:format(webP)/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/QUWUA2GH2MI6TJTLIBWI6S7HAY.jpg "FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Dave Martinez #4 of the Tampa Bay Rays poses for a portrait during the Tampa Bay Rays Photo Day on February 22, 2011 at the Charlotte Sports Complex in Port Charlotte, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dave Martinez")
Given Joe Maddon's unexpected departure, the Rays will need some time to come up with a list of candidates to replace him. Here are a few names you can expect to hear:
Dave Martinez
Current Rays bench coach, has interviewed for five other manager jobs, well-liked in clubhouse. Would maintain continuity.
Gabe Kapler
Former Rays player and part-time consultant, currently doing TV for Fox Sports. Bright, analytical, outside-the-box hire Rays are known for.
Tim Bogar
One-time Rays coach has minor- and (interim) major-league experience as a manager. Was finalist to keep Texas job full time.
Joe McEwing
Has minor-league managing and big-league coaching experience, presently with White Sox. Interviewed in Arizona, Texas, Minnesota.
Marc Topkin, Times staff writer
Charlie Montoyo
Has had tremendous success managing Rays Triple-A Durham team, familiar with system and personnel. Lack of big-league time an issue.
/s3.amazonaws.com/arc-authors/tbt/42df36ee-8407-45f1-901a-5eb7d0b3f80a.png "Marc Topkin - Rays Reporter")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/n_L8U0mNC81E21DagnQd0tQRL7s=/1200x675/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/FGY56BUR7JHX7GJFTWHQAZRWFA.jpg "Rays math: How 20 times 5 equals a franchise first")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/yK2KVhBLzW7uBZ8TnCuObBz3VnE=/1200x675/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/CXGI7NGIJZFEJH2YKJY6Y6IIZQ.jpg "‘About damn time’: For Tampa Bay officials, Rays stadium deal is big")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/sIxIPLWE-MF3ONzeGXORtaUIc7c=/1200x675/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/FW5VEIV5FRGH3MFSRB2B6UVL64.JPG "I guess I’ll just watch the Rays on TV | Letters")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/9Ngq7vsCMIYWobk-IiTeSgE8dO8=/1200x675/filters:focal(2435x1125:2445x1115)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/DRDMCVFPRNE6PJGGBF35VWFWBY.jpg "Lightning prospect Lucas Edmonds easing into training camp with injury")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/FzzHN34IJdxbqx2KT4nJ16_JSg0=/1200x675/filters:focal(1825x1095:1835x1085)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/E3NZYLKMVFE7BLC6UMTZTO2F5I.JPG "Bucs punter Jake Camarda named NFC special teams player of the week")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/yY2m2uv3_V3OhM_wRI7FxG6ged0=/1200x675/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/Y4CSPXNCSFF2FHATRAHPZJ6CPA.jpg "Gloves are off for Bucs’ Cade Otton, who is fighting on every play")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/MmnHLTrYzhSoM4KIFKtf2zCuYzs=/1200x675/filters:focal(1655x955:1665x945)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/4WW2HWNBD4L2YZKKBRJBUQP3IA.jpg "Bucs getting Powerball performances from players who could hit lottery")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/-J77Z3fUeK_AIqdLKLjQIYlF3yc=/1200x675/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/ZD5ECBTX6FHT5EGNWGPAP4SQDE.JPG "What St. Petersburg, Pinellas elected leaders say about the Rays deal")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/2i5tbEWZMABecYNIAGapFyPqjYM=/1200x675/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/YWKD7BBAQNAA5CSYAWGKFCCTGM.jpg "Rays stadium updates: 5 things to know about the St. Petersburg stadium deal")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/3r6EPfCnSA0BpywUJ21OFvVgWs4=/1200x675/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/EF4OEISU5VC37OYGEV4355YJBQ.png "How parking at Rays games could be affected during ballpark construction")