The phrase, “If you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door,” implies that creating something valuable or superior attracts attention and demand. For the Cleveland Guardians, this idea has applied as they’ve developed a strong infrastructure with talented coaches and front office members who are now highly sought after by other MLB teams.
The Guardians recently lost several key personnel: hitting coach Chris Valaika joined the Cincinnati Reds, farm director Robert Cerfolio went to the St. Louis Cardinals, and vice president of research and development Kevin Tenebaum moved to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Additionally, their bench coach, Craig Albernaz, who had been a candidate for the Guardians’ manager position, recently interviewed with the Miami Marlins for their managerial opening. The Marlins, led by Cleveland-native Peter Bendix as president of baseball operations, have shown interest in Albernaz along with other notable candidates.
Albernaz, a former minor league catcher, has a long history in baseball, including previous roles with the Tampa Bay Rays‘ minor league system. His expertise and experience have made him a desirable candidate for coaching and managerial roles in MLB, showcasing the Guardians‘ success in building a reputable coaching and development team.
