Despite the first MLB regular season game taking place this morning in South Korea between the Dodgers and Padres, the “real” Opening Day in Major League Baseball is still a week away.
8⃣days until #OpeningDay! pic.twitter.com/ujvdcQaHU6
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) March 20, 2024
Which means it’s not too early to take a peak at which manager is expected to be fired first this season!
According to BetOnline, New York Yankees skipper Aaron Boone is considered the favorite at +500 odds.
I agree with Mo. Hal seems dedicating to losing.
— Tim Phares (@phares_tim) October 27, 2022
It’s no secret that Yankees fans are running out of patience, having not won a World Series in ages (2009).
However, Bombers owner Hal Steinbrenner and general manager Brian Cashman both love Boone. Just as important, the players do as well.
Every single fucking time
— Trevor Alley (@TrevorAlley2) March 12, 2024
Boone has been given a longer leash than what many fans would prefer. The fact of the matter is Cashman likes having a puppet soldier in the dugout who will take orders from the front office … Boone has fit that bill perfectly.
In other words, it’s hard to imagine Boone being fired during the season, if at all.
it’s the guy who spends the owner’s money, in this case ironically named Cashman who is the problem, not the guy who does the best he can with what he’s given. i’m not a cashman hater but it’s time to try someone new, just because.
— Paul La Rosa (@paullarosa) August 15, 2023
According to BetOnline, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is the second favorite to be fired first, at +600 odds.
Coming in third is Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black (+700) followed by Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox (+1000) and Pedro Grifol of the Chicago White Sox (+1200).
“I am not fired I quit” Alex Cora 2024. He is going to run his mouth and get himself fired so he can enjoy his summer doing some TV before he gets another job next year.
— John Mias (@Mnpast) March 6, 2024
What do you think of the odds?
Will we see any mangers fired in-season?
Who do you think will be the first to get the axe?
On a more positive note, what’s your (very) early World Series prediction???
Just two more weeks left of spring training before the real games begin
Your updated World Series odds ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/Jor2zhV4SH
— BetRivers Sportsbook (@BetRivers) March 13, 2024