Years for Cash

The Rays gave manager Kevin Cash a long contract extension:

The Tampa Bay Rays, who won more games than any American League team that didn’t make the playoffs, have rewarded manager Kevin Cash with a contract extension that runs through 2024, plus a club option for 2025.

The 40-year-old Cash had one year remaining on a five-year, $5 million deal he signed when he replaced Joe Maddon after the 2014 season.

Financial terms were not disclosed. Both Cash, who had no previous managerial experience when he was hired, and management said it was an easy decision to continue their relationship after a bounce-back season.

“Kevin has a long list of positives. … It’s been a joy to see him blossom,” general manager Erik Neander said Tuesday. “He’s very deserving of this extension. We’re excited for the years ahead.”

It’s nice to see Cash rewarded for embracing innovation and making it work for the Rays. Unfortunately, a opinions can change about a manager quickly if the team starts losing, and then the Rays are stuck. Of course, the Rays front office thinks differently, so I bet they can tell the difference between poor managing and a poor team performance.

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