AROUND THE PBL
Managerial Moves: The Whitey Herzog era is over in Wichita. The skipper behind the PBL's first champion and three-time division winner did not get an extension, and is now free to listen to other offers. Though Herzog could re-sign with Wichita, most believe that with no extension completed, the decision to move on is a mutual one.
An interesting possible destination for Herzog is Chicago, where Pat Moran was fired after the Hitmen's disappointing 80-82 season. Moran, who was let go by New York after three division crowns, came to Chicago and went 365-283 including a division crown in 2014. Still, his success wasn't enough to please yet another employer.
Also out is Ned Hanlon, whose Philadelphia Ringers squad has slipped each of the last three seasons. Hanlon managed the Ringers to a second place finish his first year there, as he did Louisville the three seasons prior - which is what led to him losing that job, too.
After four years, going 325-323, Jimy Williams is out in Louisville.
Seybold Stays in Sacramento: Stingers RF Socks Seybold signed a three-year deal for roughly $8.5 million to stay in town. Seybold, 36, a career .249 hitter, stroked a career-best 24 homers and tied a high with 79 RBI this season.
Robinson Moving Up Draft Chart: Once again having the top pick is this year's amateur draft, the Milwaukee Bangers are said to be growing increasingly fond of second baseman Jackie Robinson. On a team with myriad holes, Robinson's versatility - he plays second, third, first and outfield - could give him an edge over catching prospects Yogi Berra and Roy Campanella, and outfielders Ralph Kiner, Turkey Stearnes and Duke Snider.