The Boston Red Sox officially ended the Bobby Valentine era Thursday and we're hear to help them cast a wide net on their search for a new skipper. We know they'd like to have a crack at John Farrell, but he's still under contract with the Toronto Blue Jays through 2013, so just in case, let's look elsewhere.
Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Dave Martinez could be among the very top candidates, and could be part of a quick solution since the Rays are not in the postseason. Philadelphia Phillies Triple-A manager Ryne Sandberg could also be a consideration. He was just promoted to the big leagues as a coach and is the in-house replacement for Charlie Manuel, but Manuel isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
Chicago White Sox third base coach Joe McEwing is a name the Red Sox could take a look at, as is Torey Lovullo, currently the Blue Jays' first base coach. Former Sox skipper Terry Francona is the favorite in Cleveland and if he gets that job, perhaps Sandy Alomar, Jr., the interim skipper for the Indians and likely second choice, becomes a candidate in Boston.
In addition, ESPN Insider's Jim Bowden mentions the following candidates as possibilities for jobs around the league, though not necessarily in Boston: Pete Mackanin, Tim Wallach, Jose Oquendo, Jim Riggleman, Willie Randolph, Joey Cora, A.J. Hinch, Dave MIley, Jerry Manuel, Trey Hillman, Tony Pena, Chris Maloney, Tom Runnells and Alan Trammell.
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