Ex-Crimson Sox OF Gabe Kapler reportedly interviewed to be workforce’s subsequent head of baseball ops

Kapler is probably going recognized by most baseball followers for his time as supervisor of the Phillies and Giants. He spent two seasons because the supervisor in Philadelphia, going 161-163 earlier than getting fired after the 2019 season. He grew to become the supervisor of the Giants shortly after, profitable NL Supervisor of the Yr in 2021 because the workforce gained an MLB-best 107 video games that season. San Francisco struggled during the last two seasons although, resulting in his firing in September.

Whereas Kapler formally ended his days as a participant in 2011, he started his second chapter in baseball with the Crimson Sox 4 years previous to that. In 2007, he was the supervisor of the Crimson Sox’ Single-A affiliate, the Greenville Drive, working there for a season earlier than resuming his taking part in profession. He additionally labored because the farm director for the Dodgers from 2014-2017.

Kapler is the second former Crimson Sox participant and ex-teammate of supervisor Alex Cora to interview to be Chaim Bloom’s alternative. Former Crimson Sox pitcher and present Cubs assistant basic supervisor Craig Breslow interviewed for the function and has had “superior discussions” with the workforce, in response to The Athletic.

Along with Kapler and Breslow, Twins basic supervisor Thad Levine and Guardians particular assistant Neal Huntington are the opposite two exterior candidates who’ve reportedly interviewed with the workforce within the first spherical of the method. The Crimson Sox have additionally interviewed assistant basic managers Eddie Romero and Michael Groopman plus workforce vice chairman of participant growth and scouting Paul Toboni for the function, in response to Speier.