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The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli on Monday because president Derek Falvey certainly wasn't going to step down himself, and we all know ownership has no interest in taking accountability .
Thus, their manager became the fall guy, and that means the Twins should be on the hunt for a new clubhouse leader. Unfortunately for fans, and those vying for the job, Falvey couldn't even articulate what the organization is looking for in its next hire.
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Unfortunately, it's difficult to complete a search when you don't know what you are looking for. Meanwhile, other teams around the MLB are already making moves. Some manager vacancies have already been filled, others looking to hire have begun interviewing candidates.
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Kurt Suzuki interviews with San Francisco Giants
That includes the San Francisco Giants, who interviewed former Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki on Friday. Suzuki spent 16 years in the big leagues , three of which came in Minnesota, where he was named to his only All-Star team in 2014.
The Texas Rangers fired manager Bob Melvin at the end of the season. After the Texas Rangers parted ways with Bruce Bochy, it became logical that the World Series winner, and future Hall of Famer, could land back in the Bay Area.
Kurt Suzuki interviewed for the San Francisco Giants' managerial opening today, sources say. Suzuki, 41, played 16 seasons in the majors and is currently a special assistant to the general manager with the Angels.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) October 3, 2025
Written perfectly. Perkins throwing to Suzuki for the save of the 85th All Star Game at Target Field. pic.twitter.com/P1B3bkhrXA
— Joseph Johnsen (@AbsoluteZero10) July 16, 2014
Catchers are often considered quality managerial types given their view of the game. They direct so much on the field, and have a perspective rivaled by virtually no other position. Prior to the 2023 season, the Cleveland Guardians named Stephen Vogt , a former catcher, their manager despite no previous experience.
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Of note, Suzuki has been working with the Los Angeles Angels . The Minnesota Twins have been suggested to consider Torii Hunter , who is also employed by the same organization.
What are the MN Twins doing?
It has been five days since the Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli. Despite whatever drivel Derek Falvey would like to sell the media , this decision was made a long time ago. Even with the understanding that a search needed to happen, they have done effectively nothing with that time.
The Texas Rangers have hired Skip Schumaker as their new manager. Schumaker, 45, was the National League Manager of the Year in 2023 and spent the last year as a special assistant with the Rangers. He takes over for future Hall of Famer Bruce Bochy.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 4, 2025
After an 81-81 season , the Rangers moved on from Bruce Bochy at the same time Minnesota did Baldelli. They have already hired Skip Schumaker as their next leader.
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Schumaker was someone Bobby Nightengale floated as a potential candidate for the Twins , but that never seemed logical given the interest Texas was known to have. There are other very strong candidates that Nightengale also identified, but none of that matters while the front office sits on their hands.
Less than a week removed from firing Baldelli, the Twins didn't need to follow the Rangers path and already have made a hire. With the foresight of this outcome looming though, appearing to have a clue, conducting interviews, and names being publicly stated all would have been logical.
Then again, the Minnesota Twins continue to operate with rudderless ownership and a president that is more worried about spending time in front of a microphone to say nothing, than actually making meaningful improvement.
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