Mike Maddux, the Rangers pitching coach, was the next guy up to interview for the Sox manager job. Maddux was supposed to be interviewing tomorrow, however it is being reported that he has withdrawn his name from consideration.
Maddux issued the following statement:
“This afternoon I spoke with Ben Cherington and thanked him for the consideration to interview for the Boston Red Sox managerial post. It is humbling to know an organization with so much baseball history is interested in my services.
“I could give more reasons why an opportunity like this should be taken rather than not, but the reason for withdrawing my name from consideration comes down to a family decision. My wife and two daughters are together in the same state for the first time in three years and words cannot describe my happiness. The game of baseball has many sacrifices but being apart from family is the toughest. I feel there is too much distance between the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Boston to see my family as much as I’d enjoy.
“Again, I thank Ben Cherington and the Boston Red Sox for the flattery, honor, and compliment of considering me for their position.”
Maddux was also supposed to interview with the Cubs for their open manager’s position and the article did not say if he withdrew from that position as well.
It’s too bad since Maddux was one of the candidates I was most excited about. I have consistently been impressed with how he has handled the Texas pitching staff and would have looked forward to him being in Boston. However, I think being close to family is a respectable reason to stay right where you are. And that Texas team isn’t something I’d be in too of a hurry to run away from right now.
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