Gabe Kapler? Holy crap, that’d easily be the worst decision we could make.
What was wrong with Kapler, actually? Other than that he didn't have enough excellent players?
I have no idea. Bad with people? Bad strategist? Bad with bullpen? vets only, no kids? I have no idea.... I admit I wouldn't mind having somebody who was really smart. (I don't know if he is, but just hypothetically.) To some degree, Maddon has been; but I'm not sure either of Sveum or Renteria was particularly intellectual. Ross might be smart in a practical way, but he's not exactly unusually smart either, I don't think. (Base on his book, at least.)
Whatever, glad it's not my hire!