Venezuela is expected to name its World Baseball Classic manager for the 2017 edition in February. The Venezuelan Baseball Federation with its president Edwin Zerpa said that they have more than ten candidates including Omar Vizquel, Carlos Guillen, Ozzie Guillen and Henry Blanco among others. Apparently not only the board will decide, but also the fans of the Venezuelan national team. This will take place in January. Afterwards the decision will be announced. Luis Sojo was managing Venezuela in the last couple of years.
Full List of Candidates:
• Henry Blanco
• Marco Davalillo
• Luis Dorante
• Carlos García
• Carlos Guillén
• Oswaldo Guillén
• Omar López
• Alfredo Pedrique
• Eduardo Pérez
• Carlos Subero
• Omar Vizquel