I remember just a few years ago that it seemed pitching coaches were way too narrow in their focus to be managers. But Bud Black and John Farrell later and voila, it's the new big thing.

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24117437/report-reds-expected-to-name-bryan-price-manager-on-tuesday

Reds expected to name Bryan Price manager on Tuesday
By Mike Axisa | Baseball Writer

The Reds will name pitching coach Bryan Price their new manager on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com has confirmed. Paul Daugherty of the Cincinnati Enquirer first reported the news and says a press conference is scheduled.

Price, 51, has served as the team's pitching coach under Dusty Baker since the 2010 season. He had previously coached with the Mariners and Diamondbacks. Price does not have any managerial experience at the MLB level.

The Reds dismissed Dusty Baker soon after losing the NL wild-card game to the Pirates earlier this month. Price and Triple-A Louisville manager Jim Riggleman were the only rumored candidates for the job.

John Farrell of the Red Sox and Bud Black of the Padres have made the transition from pitching coach to manager in recent years.

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