In what was probably the worst kept secret in this area for quite some time...Terry Francona has made it 100% official. He's done as Manager. Now the search for the next skipper begins, and we know one name that is NOT getting the job - because he declined to even interview...Sandy Alomar.

It has probably always been a dream of Cleveland baseball fans to see Alomar, Lofton, Baerga, Thome, etc as the manager of this team. Not going to happen, at least right now. The team is saying that they expect Sandy Alomar to stay in his role as first base coach. There are also questions as to whether Francona will have some role ith the team going forward.

Who knows how long the search will take. I just hope it will be done with diligence and the right choice will be made.