UPDATE:
Buster Olney is now reporting that the Tigers have made progress in finalizing a deal to make A.J. Hinch their new manager.
The Tigers have made progress in finalizing a deal with A.J. Hinch to be their next manager, although the agreement is not yet completed.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) October 30, 2020
Previous Report:
Ever since the moment the Chicago White Sox announced they have hired Tony La Russa to be their next manager, there has been plenty of chatter that the Detroit Tigers are targeting former Astros skipper A.J. Hinch to fill their managerial vacancy.
Now, according to a report from Buster Olney, Hinch is the favorite to be the next manager of the Tigers, who are said to be making decisive progress toward finalizing their choice of manager.
Nation, would this be the right hire?
Sources: Former Astros Manager A.J. Hinch is widely regarded as the favorite to become the next manager of the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers are said to be making decisive progress toward finalizing their choice of manager.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) October 29, 2020
