Orioles third base coach DeMarlo Hale could be managing against the Birds next season. Hale is expected to interview for the vacant managing spot in Boston, where he was a coach for several years.

Hale was the bench coach for the Red Sox for two years before joining the Orioles last season. Hale was also a minor league manager for Boston as well, so there's a real familiarity for the two parties.

The move makes a lot of sense in many ways, because the Red Sox broke a lot of ties when they fired Terry Francona last season. Boston lost a lot a magic this year under Bobby Valentine, and would do well to turn to the past. The Red Sox, though, are in a tough place. They need to energize their disenchanted fan base while securing future stability. They give the distinct impression they're a mess right now.

Posted Oct. 15, 2012