6 Cleveland Indians connections who could manage Toronto Blue Jays in 2019

6 Cleveland Indians connections who could manage 2019 Toronto Blue Jays

CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 13: First base coach Sandy Alomar Jr. #15 of the Cleveland Indians laughs at the fans during the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Progressive Field during the second game of a double header on August 13, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK – APRIL 19: Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge argues with the umpire about a Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees pinch hit two-run home run in the seventh inning of their game against the Cleveland Indians at Yankee Stadium on April 19, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The hit was reviewed by instant replay, and was ruled a home run. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

2. Eric Wedge

Eric Wedge is a former manager of the year who currently works in the Blue Jays’ organization.

Like Alomar, Wedge is connected to Toronto through team president Mark Shapiro and GM Ross Atkins.

It was Shapiro who gave Wedge his first managerial chance in 2003.

The two almost made magic together, getting the Indians within one game of the World Series during the 2007 campaign.

Following his tenure in Cleveland, Wedge went onto the Seattle Mariners for three disastrous seasons, where he lost 95, 87 and 91 games, respectively.

In 10 seasons, he has a career record of 774-846.

Odds: Maybe higher than you think. Toronto will face a bumpy path back to being competitive and Shapiro knows Wedge has what it takes to lead a developing club.

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