After sending off Terry Francona last year, the Cleveland Guardians were on a hiring hunt for the first time in 11 years. Their search led them to Stephen Vogt, now making history as a rookie manager.
This time last year, Progressive Field was shut down for the year. The Guardians missed the postseason, and their longtime manager, Terry Francona , had formally announced his retirement.Cleveland was on a hiring hunt for the first time in 11 years after sending off their winningest coach in club history.
He became the only Clevelander to win a playoff game in their first season in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Tigers. The 7-0 victory was the largest by a rookie manager in MLB history. One week later, he became the only first-year Cleveland manager to win a playoff series after the Guardians beat the Tigers 7-3 in Game 5, advancing to the ALCS.“Stephen’s been extraordinary. We wouldn’t be here without him.
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