Predicting Every MLB Manager's Beverage of Choice

In many regards, managers make major league teams what they are.

They're obviously the leaders of the team, even though it may not be in the same way a player leads.

Managers come in all types, from the always eccentric Ozzie Guillen, to a more straightforward manager like Mike Scioscia.

We obviously can't know what a manager's "beverage of choice" may be, but that shouldn't stop us from guessing.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Kirk Gibson

Jack Daniels

I can't say for sure, but the Arizona Diamondbacks manager just strikes me as the type of guy that doesn't mess around with beer or mixed drinks.

Bourbon, low-ball glass, the end.

Atlanta Braves: Fredi Gonzalez

Coca-Cola

Manning the Atlanta Braves' ship in the home of the most popular soft drink in the world, it'd be awfully hard for Fredi Gonzalez to NOT have a Coke every once in a while.

Baltimore Orioles: Buck Showalter

Red Bull    

Having spent recent seasons in Baltimore towards the bottom of the AL East standings, seeing the Orioles atop the division is certainly something new.

Red Bull gives you wings; maybe Showalter can attribute the team's sudden rise to that.

Boston Red Sox: Bobby Valentine

Samuel Adams    

Sure, new Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine banned alcohol in the clubhouse.

But with his team off to a brutal start and currently in the basement of the AL East, he probably needs a (lot of) beer.

Chicago Cubs: Dale Sveum

Old Style

This can't come as too much of a surprise, as Old Style has been the official beer of Wrigley Field for generations, and will be for generations to come.

If Dale Sveum wants to get in the good graces of the fans in Chicago, he'll certainly have an Old Style. Having one after a game-winning hit probably wouldn't hurt either.

Chicago White Sox: Robin Ventura

Everclear

Another new manager in Chicago, Robin Ventura has some very animated shoes to fill in taking over for Robin Ventura.

He's no stranger to the White Sox, but may need a couple quick pulls to really loosen up and win over the fan base.

Cincinnati Reds: Dusty Baker

Hot Chocolate

At his age, Dusty Baker may be past his wildest days and probably doesn't spend much time taking back the Patron and Bacardi.

But some hot chocolate could probably help out Baker in the dugout during the cold Cincinnati starts in the spring.

Cleveland Indians: Manny Acta

Jolt

Currently sitting on top of the AL Central, the Cleveland Indians have plenty to be happy about.

But the start is eerily familiar to last year when they got off to a hot start, only to fizzle out towards the end of the season.

Maybe they just need an extra "Jolt" to get them through that extra mile.

Colorado Rockies: Jim Tracy

Coors Light

Some of these just fall into place a little too easily. At Coors Field you probably have more access to Coors than water, so I guess it makes sense.

Detroit Tigers: Jim Leyland

Geritol    

When you're as old as Jim Leyland is, something like Geritol probably becomes a regular part of your diet.

I hope I never get old.

Houston Astros: Brad Mills

Orange Juice

In the middle of a rebuilding phase, the Houston Astros may not have a lot going for them. But they've got the best brand of orange juice around—and starting his day off with a dose of vitamin C can't be a bad thing for manager Brad Mills.

Kansas City Royals: Ned Yost

Monster Energy

With the youngest roster in baseball, the clubhouse in Kansas City is no doubt one of the most energetic in baseball.

Keeping that in mind, 56-year-old Ned Yost probably needs all the help he can get to keep up.

Los Angeles Angels: Mike Scioscia

Absinthe

After seeing the Los Angeles Angels make a number of big-name signings this offseason, Mike Scioscia has to think he's seeing things with the team sitting in last place in the AL West, and Albert Pujols with only one home run to his name.

Los Angeles Dodgers: Don Mattingly

Patron

Hip, trendy.

It's L.A.

Miami Marlins: Ozzie Guillen

Mojito    

The always-eccentric Ozzie Guillen has certainly managed to get his name in the national spotlight down in South Beach, even though he seemingly just got there.

Maybe Ozzie would cool off a bit if he enjoyed a mojito or five on a hot and steamy South Beach night.

Milwaukee Brewers: Ron Roenicke

Miller Lite    

I might just be taking the easy way out here. But what else would you expect a manager to drink when he spends half a season in Miller Park?

Minnesota Twins: Ron Gardenhire

Pepto Bismol    

With a team performing as poorly as the Minnesota Twins are, you'd have to think Ron Gardenhire has plenty of Pepto at his disposal as he wonders whether or not he'll get the ax for his team's losses.

New York Mets: Terry Collins

Long Island Iced Tea

After seeing his squad sweep the division rival Philadelphia Phillies, a Long Island or two might just be in order for Terry Collins and the over-achieving Mets.

New York Yankees: Joe Girardi

Manhattan

Joe Girardi certainly could've used a stiff drink last week as he watched his longtime closer go down with a torn ACL.

What better drink than a Manhattan to go with the classy pinstripes of the New York Yankees.

Oakland Athletics: Bob Melvin

Cream Soda

Since I don't personally know Bob Melvin, I have to make assumptions.

He just doesn't look like the most animated of characters, and while we can't all be Ozzie Guillen, Melvin just seems...vanilla.

Philadelphia Phillies: Charlie Manuel

V8

At nearly 70 years of age, Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel can probably use all the nutrients he can get.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Clint Hurdle

Rolling Rock

What better way for Clint Hurdle to wash down a Primanti Brothers sandwich than with a Pennsylvania original (that now is ironically owned by Anheuser Busch).

San Diego Padres: Bud Black

Dos Equis

Bud Black doesn't always drink beer, but when he does, he prefers Dos Equis.

San Francisco Giants: Bruce Bochy

Coca-Cola    

After staring at the ginormous Coke bottle in left field as often as one would when spending at least 81 days a year at AT&T Park, how could you not want one?

Seattle Mariners: Eric Wedge

Starbucks

At the helm of a team in Seattle, you'd have to think Eric Wedge has plenty of Starbucks at his disposal to keep him alert on the cold, rainy Seattle days.

Then again, with a mustache like that, I'm not so sure Wedge would be taking down too many frappuccinos.

St. Louis Cardinals: Mike Matheny

Budweiser    

I guess this could be another stereotype based solely on the geography of the team, but with one of the largest labels in the world in the same city, Budweiser has to be a favorite of Mike Matheny, baseball's youngest manager.

Tampa Bay Rays: Joe Maddon

Coffee     

I don't know why it sticks out in my ear, but I feel like whenever I watch Tampa Bay Rays games I see manager Joe Maddon downing java.

Texas Rangers: Ron Washington

5-Hour Energy

It might just be me, but it always seems like Ron Washington goes about his job with so much energy.

Maybe he takes the shots of 5-Hour so he can avoid "that 2:30 feeling."

Toronto Blue Jays: John Farrell

Molson

If there's one thing Canadians do right, it's their beer. John Farrell doesn't have much to complain about north of the border with Molson at his disposal.

Washington Nationals: Davey Johnson

Champagne

Don't go celebrating too early there, Davey. After seeing some great acquisitions come his way this past offseason, you couldn't blame Davey Johnson if he would've gotten excited.

They're off to a hot start, but maybe the champagne should stay on ice for, say, another five or six months.