Now that Eric Wedge is really on the hotseat managing the Indians, people are going nuts waving the banner for their favorites. As I don't think Wedge gets the axe in-season, we need to talk sense for 2010.

Terrible Suggestions

Rick Manning: Yes, the delusional among us are suggesting him.

Omar Vizquel: Hey, Ozzie Guillen had to pay some dues.

Orel Hershiser: TV jobs are tough to leave and has zero experience.

Mike Hargrove: He quit on his last team. And we've seen him before.

Larry Bowa: Old fart.

Davey Johnson: The 2009 WBC should eliminate him from ever managing again.

Other Popular Names

Tony Pena: Quit the Royals. Ex-Indian. Not sure why he gets all the love.

John Farrell: Ex-Indian. Ex-Indian front office guy, as well. Seems to be a popular choice among fans and I'm not really sure why.

Bobby Valentine: Would take a bundle for him to leave Japan. Interesting choice, but I really don't see a fit here.

Buck Showalter: Ugh.

The scary thought is they may not go outside of the organization for the next hire. Don't worry, no one currently at the major league level would get the job. But if there is such a thing as a culture or "The Indians Way", wouldn't they find that someone from within? Therefore, it would not surprise me to see Torey Lovullo get the job and Travis Fryman promoted to AAA. Or someone like Robby Thompson, who I think did time as Wedge's bench coach a while back. Outside candidates would have to have some previous exposure to see how things work here and so the GM and Manager can be "partners".

That would set it up for Showalter, Farrell or maybe Bud Black in San Diego. Of the three, I'll take Black. Remember, always bet on Black.

Meal of Links

I've finished reading a book. What should I read next? Ask the Bookseer.

It's the newest promo photo for Dexter. Isn't he cute?

I guess it's OK if the Governor of South Carolina wanted to take a few days off. But shouldn't he tell someone?

Donald Fehr steps down as MLBPA Head. The new CBA comes up in 18 months. And with a different economic situation, why not get out now?

Exercise Yard

Today concluded one of the weirdest US Opens I can remember. We had:

Early rains that divided the field into two flights.

Lucas Glover wins and draws mostly yawns.

Tiger probably lost it, not today or yesterday, but on 15 thru 18 of Round 1.



























Ricky Barnes and his outfit finally played like the No. 519-ranked player he is.

David Duval, the No. 882 player, returns not from oblivion, but the parking lot of oblivion.

FIGJAM looks like he was a winner until 2 late bogeys.

Mike Weir faded late.

Hunter Mahan was in it until he hits a flagstick knocking his ball far away from the cup.

Ross Fisher. Who?

Glover wins his first major at -4, shooting a 73 today. Is he a walking commercial for that new Nike putter? His stats certainly show marked putting improvement since he grabbed that club.

On to the British at Turnberry.

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