Why not Wotus?

SAN FRANCISCO - Lou Piniella, Jerry Manuel, and now Bud Black have been named as possible replacements for the recently departed Felipe Alou. There's one Giants fan here however who is wondering why not Ron Wotus? Coaching behind both Dusty Baker and Felipe Alou, his successes have far outweighed his failures. If you take a look at his managerial career, there is no doubt that the longtime Giants bench coach has earned a shot for the position.


Major League Career
11 professional seasons
Appeared in 32 games for Pittsburgh in '83 and '84

Experience
19 seasons in the Giants organization
9 seasons on the Giants staff
Two time Minor League Manager of the Year
554-412 record (.574) in minors

Previous Interviews
Los Angeles Dodgers in 2005
Pittsburgh Pirates in 2000

What others are saying:

"Oh yeah, he's got my endorsement. He knows the organization inside and out. He's well known. There is no doubt he is a great baseball man, and usually a good baseball man makes a good manager. He has people skills, he knows the game well, and he is on top of what happens or may happen in a game. He is a very studious person. And I know from when I took over in Montreal, it helps when a manager knows the organization"




"His knowledge of the game is second to none."




Asked if he was surprised Wotus' name had not come up earlier when Los Angeles showed interest last season, Sabean said: "I'm perplexed. Maybe it has something to do with our low profile in how we conduct ourselves as an organization. We don't go around beating our chests. But all you have to do is look at Ron's résumé.''