Buster Posey's Giants hired Vitello to manage despite his lack of experience in pro ball as either a player or coach. "It's groundbreaking," Glavine said.

Giants' Tony Vitello hinting at favoritism before arriving in Bay Area with Drew Gilbert comments originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Tony Vitello has accepted the San Francisco Giants manager job, and has finally spoken with the media following the decision. While there are no videos of this, quotes from RockyTopInsider have been released. One of the things that Vitello said, and joked about was Drew Gilbert. Here is what he had to say.

The relationship between former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello and UT athletic director Danny White has been under the spotlight this week amid Vitello's decision to leave Rocky Top for the San Francisco Giants.

One of the most interesting developments in Tony Vitello's decision to leave the Tennessee Vols to become the new manager of the San Francisco Giants is the public revelation that he didn't have the best relationship with UT athletic director Danny White.

The San Francisco Giants have made one of the most out-of-the-box hires in recent memory with Tony Vitello. One Giants prospect is thrilled.

Pat Murphy says he couldn't have imagined going directly from coaching in the college ranks to managing in the majors. But the Brewers skipper is confident Tony Vitello can make a successful transition from coaching Tennessee to managing the Giants.

The Astros overhaul their coaching staff while the Giants take a bold swing — hiring college coach Tony Vitello to lead their club.