Cherington effective despite distractions by Mike Ghika
First-year GM has performed admirably amidst manager debacle and financial restrictions


New Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington’s first bit of business in his new role with the team was an important one – hiring a new manager.

But it was a managerial process like no other. After receiving public backing from ownership to carry out the interview process,Cherington met with a number of low-key candidates, many of which were seeking their first managerial job.

Then came the announcement of a second interview for former Sox third base coach Dale Sveum, whose only tenure as manager came with an interim tag during the Milwaukee Brewers’ playoff run in 2008. The meeting took place in Milwaukee – the site of the GM Meetings – with Cherington, Sveum, John Henry, Larry Lucchino and Tom Werner all present.

With Cherington’s sights clearly set on Sveum, an agreement seemed imminent when the Sox brass announced they would seek an individual with more managerial experience. In other words, Sox ownership put down the gavel, and overruled was the verdict on Cherington’s ...READ MORE!

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