Two approaches to managing have emerged  —  Three teams are searching for managers at this hour, and two of them will likely go with an organizational approach to the job while the third will likely stick to the “one-voice” manager.  —  The approach to managing has divided into two factions recently.

Dan Duquette agrees to become O's new GM  —  Served 10 seasons as general manager with Expos, Red Sox  —  BALTIMORE— The Orioles' general manager search is finally over, as former Red Sox GM Dan Duquette agreed to terms Sunday afternoon to fill the position vacated by president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail.

Duquette interviews for a second time with Orioles for general manager  —  BALTIMORE - The Orioles appear to be closing in on their next general manager after an excruciating, weeks-long saga that included one official rejection and several candidates' backing out of the process.

Backman shows loyalty to Mets  —  Wally Backman doesn't have to be reminded there's a dark age on its way to Citi Field, if it isn't already here.  But he's decided to stick with the organization, despite an open door to Davey Johnson's coaching staff with the Nationals.