Through the ups and downs of Stephen Vogt s playing career the minor league demotions, two All-Star selections, injuries and too many moves to remember he never lost sight of his goal to one day become a manager.
Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said he wanted a manager with a fresh perspective when he began the search to find the successor to Terry Francona, who retired after 11 seasons in the Cleveland dugout. Stephen Vogt checks that box. Vogt on Nov. 10 was introduced as the Guardians’ new manager. He seems comfortable in his new role after spending 2023 as the bullpen coach of the Seattle Mariners. Vogt, 39, spent 10 seasons as a catcher in the Major Leagues. He retired as a player after the 2022 season. “I don’t feel any pressure to replace Tito,” […]
Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said he wanted a manager with a fresh perspective when he began the search to find the successor to Terry Francona, who retired after 11 seasons in the Cleveland dugout. Stephen Vogt checks that box. Vogt on Nov. 10 was introduced as the Guardians’ new manager. He seems […]
Through the ups and downs of Stephen Vogt's playing career — the minor league demotions, two All-Star selections, injuries and too many moves to remember — he never lost sight of his goal to one day become a manager. A baseball lifer with a gift of gab, charming personality and uncanny ability to connect with people, Vogt was introduced Friday by the Cleveland Guardians, who didn't need long to zero in on him as their choice in the search to find the successor to Terry Francona, the winningest manager in club history. “I really felt a connection with the Guardians,” he said.
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