New Giants manager Tony Vitello has a unique advantage as he makes a historic transition

"I think it's a great move," Pat Murphy said. "I think Buster Posey is trying to get it right and not just following normal patterns."

Will Tony Vitello’s Relationship with Future Hall-of-Famer Lead Him to Giants?

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello has a pre-existing relationship with a Major League star that could be a trump card in signing him this offseason.
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Tony Vitello joins Dick Howser in going directly from college baseball to MLB

Former Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello was hired by San Francisco to fill its vacant managerial position in MLB on Oct. 22. Vitello joins Dick Howser as a college baseball head coach in going directly to MLB as a manager.

Tony Vitello discusses timeline, reasons for leaving Tennessee for Giants: ‘It was selfish’

Vitello spoke with local media in Knoxville, Tenn. about his decision to leave the Volunteers for the major leagues.

Did Icon Racing Play Role in Connecting Giants with New Manager Tony Vitello?

The San Francisco Giants are gambling that former Tennessee coach Tony Vitello can get them back into the playoffs and go after a World Series.

MLB manager search tracker: Latest news about openings, candidates as Orioles reportedly finalize deal with Craig Albernaz, Giants hire Tony Vitello

Last winter, only three MLB teams made managerial changes. This time around, there's more movement at the skipper position.
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