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The San Diego Padres are hiring former St. Louis Cardinals skipper Mike Shildt as their next manager, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.Shildt will replace Bob Melvin, who left for the San Francisco Giants in October, as manager. The 55-year-old Shildt spent the past two seasons with the Padres in various roles, most recently serving as senior advisor to player development and major leagues.Shildt beat out candidates Ryan Flaherty, Phil Nevin, and Benji Gil for the managerial role, according to The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli.
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