Bochy to retire after ’19
Bruce Bochy always has managed with his gut. Those same instincts told him it’s nearly time to retire.
Bochy, who will turn 64 on April 16, said Monday that this will be his last season as a manager. He managed the Padres for 12 seasons (1995-2006) and is entering his 13th season with the Giants.
‘‘In my mind, it’s time,’’ he said. ‘‘I’ve managed with my gut. I came [to San Francisco] in 2007 on my gut, so it’s a gut feeling it’s time. It’s been an unbelievable ride. There’s so much in there to be grateful for, with the players, the city, the fans, my ride here. It’s time.’’
Bochy has a career record of 1,926-1,944 and guided the Giants to World Series titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014. Every other manager with three of more titles has been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
‘‘I haven’t even thought about that,’’ Bochy said.
Angels thinking about new Trout deal
Angels owner Arte Moreno said the team has had internal discussions about a new contract for outfielder Mike Trout, who can become a free agent after the 2020 season.
Trout, a two-time American League most valuable player, is owed $33.25 million in each of the next two seasons to complete a six-year, $144.5 million contract.
Trout, 27, said he didn’t want to discuss his contract situation on the Angels’ first day of full-squad workouts, but he acknowledged he has heard from plenty of fans back home in the Philadelphia area about where they would like him to play.
‘‘I don’t think I went a day this offseason without somebody saying, ‘Hey, when are you coming to Philly?’ ’’ Trout said. ‘‘I can’t predict the future. I don’t know.’’
Rockies shifting CF Blackmon to RF
The Rockies are moving Charlie Blackmon from center field to right field to accommodate Ian Desmond in center. Blackmon has played more games in center — 691 — than anyone in franchise history.
‘‘I really enjoy playing center field,’’ Blackmon said. ‘‘[But manager Bud Black] assured me this was going to help the Rockies win more games, and I’m all about that.’’
Dodgers OF dealing with personal issue
Outfielder Andrew Toles wasn’t at camp for the Dodgers’ voluntary reporting day because of an unspecified personal matter. Manager Dave Roberts said there is no timeline for Toles’ arrival.
‘‘Family [and] personal issues obviously have to come before baseball,’’ Roberts said. ‘‘He has our full support, certainly.’’