As for where Macha's going next? Obviously, it's got to be Nation's, if the radio ads are to be believed.

Unfortunately for Macha, there isn't one in Pittsburgh. It seems to be a Bay Area-only franchise. He's gonna be missin' those burgers.

Washington's expressed enough reservations about Beane's philosophy that I doubt he'd get the job, or even that he'd want it. Tampa is probably a better fit for him, but they're getting new owners, so who knows what they're looking for? The Dodger Thoughts crowd seem to think Washington might go there, but wouldn't the A's have first dibs on him? And if Beane didn't want him as manager, why would DePodesta?

Other names bandied about: Tony DeFrancesca, Von Hayes, Rene Lachemann.

Pleasanton to Pittsburg,
out Orinda way,
Livermore, Benecia, Tracy any day
Everywhere you go, people say it's got to be Nation's.

Hmmm? What's that? Post something that isn't moronic? OK.

The A's and Macha probably cut off talks when they did so he could jump back in the Pirates discussion before the Tracy hiring became a fait accompli. Failing that, Macha would also be a candidate in Washington or Baltimore, assuming those jobs open up.

I agree that the A's will probably stick within the organization, be it Geren, one of the other coaches (Wash or Lacheman), or the minor-league guys. Can't really see them going outside for a manager for reasons of both cost and philosophy.

So no Lou Pinella kicking hurling bases in the Coliseum next year is what I'm guessing.

I've eaten at the Nation's here twice in the past six weeks, btw.