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Our story stream is full of information regarding the Twins' hunt for a new manager, from highlighting some of Gardy's best ejections to reviewing the candidates. This post, however, will be our official resource for the stage of each of our rumored and legitimate candidates.
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| Internal candidates | Interview status | Notes |
| Gene Glynn | Out | Has not been mentioned regarding the position in weeks |
| Doug Mientkiewicz | Out | Finalist; appears to be a step behind both Molitor and Lovullo in the running, although this is speculation. |
| Paul Molitor | Hired | Finalist; at the top of the list with Lovullo; was offered the job when Tom Kelly retired but declined; seems to be the organization's preference |
| Terry Steinbach | Unknown | Never confirmed as having had an interview |
| External candidates | Interview status | Notes |
| Sandy Alomar Jr | Out | Ruled out of the running; first base coach for the Indians |
| Ozzie Guillen | None | Guillen is quoted to have interest in the position, but has not been connected to the team as a considered candidate |
| Chip Hale | Hired by Arizona | Hired by Arizona as manager; cancelled his interview with the Twins to visit the Diamondbacks |
| DeMarlo Hale | Out | Ruled out of the running; A late-comer to the competition; bench coach for Toronto |
| Torey Lovullo | Out | Finalist; has had both interviews; seems to be on even ground with Molitor for the job |
| Dave Martinez | None | Mentioned early following Gardenhire's dismissal as possible target; nothing confirmed; bench coach for Tampa Bay |
| Joe McEwing | Out | Ruled out of the running; Third base coach for Chicago White Sox |
| Joe Maddon | Contacted | Contacted by the Twins but accepted managerial post with Cubs |
| Jose Oquendo | None | Mentioned early following Gardenhire's dismissal as possible target; nothing confirmed; third base coach for St. Louis |
| Rick Renteria | Not contacted | Ryan considered calling Renteria after he'd been fired by the Cubs, but by that point it seems Minnesota's decision had already been made |
| John Russell | Not contacted | Permission given and interview apparently confirmed for after playoffs but was never contacted; bench coach for Baltimore; former manager for Minnesota's Triple-A affiliate |