Dusty Baker took over as the Giants' manager in 1993 and in 10 years has moved to second on the franchise list with 840 wins (John McGraw is first with 2,604). He's also been named National League Manager of the Year three times (1993, '97 and '00) and took the Giants to the World Series this past season, the franchise's first since '89.

Should Baker leave the Giants to become the Cubs' new manager, the Giants' next skipper will have a tall task in front of him as he tries to match Baker's accomplishments.

The Giants' choice for a new manager may also have to be someone who can deal well with Barry Bonds, one of Baker's strengths. So, who might the new skipper be? Here are the odds on some of the possible candidates:

Bob Melvin
Currently Arizona's bench coach, Melvin, 41, has been with the Diamondbacks for the past two years under manager Bob Brenly. Prior to that, he was the bench coach with Milwaukee in '99 and Detroit in '00, both years under Phil Garner.
Pros: Is familiar with the NL West having worked with Arizona and is also a former player with the Giants (1986-'88). Has been in the running for several managerial jobs over the last two years and appears ready to run his own team.
Cons: Has never been a manager on any level. Hasn't worked with Bonds.
Odds: 6-1

Ron Wotus
The Giants' bench coach for the last four years, Wotus, 41, has worked under Baker since the beginning of the '98 season. Prior to that, he was a manager in the minor leagues for the Giants for seven seasons, the last two of which ('96-97) were for the Giants' Triple-A team.
Pros: Has been a coaching-lifer with the Giants, having spent the last 12 years with the organization. Knows the ins and outs of the organization and has paid his dues. For his sake, hopefully has a good relationship with Bonds.
Cons: None, other than no big-league managing experience.
Odds: 7-1

Dave Righetti
The Giants' pitching coach for the last three years, Righetti, 43, was in charge of a Giants staff which compiled a 3.54 team ERA, second-best in the NL.
Pros: Has done a solid job with the Giants' pitching staff over the last three years. Is known by club management as well as players. Has a good relationship with this pitching staff -- and hopefully with Bonds.
Cons: Has never been a manager on any level. Pitching coaches rarely turn into successful managers.
Odds: 12-1

Lenn Sakata
The Giants' Triple-A manager last year in Fresno, Sakata has been a manager in the minors for the Giants the last four years. Prior to that, coached in Japan for four years as well as serving coaching stints in the minor leagues with the Angels and A's.
Pros: Another company guy with the Giants who has quickly moved his way up the coaching ladder.
Cons: Has never been a manager on the big-league level. Probably too much of an unknown to take over a team coming off a World Series appearance.
Odds: 20-1

Buddy Bell
Fired as Rockies manager early last season, Bell 51, also managed the Tigers from 1996-98.
Pros: Is familiar with the NL West after his two-plus years as Rockies manager. Though his son, David, is a free agent, has a family tie in that David played an integral role in the Giants' run to the World Series.
Cons: Has had little success in his previous two managerial stints, both of which ended in his being fired.
Odds: 40-1

Jim Leyland
Currently a major-league scout for the Cardinals, Leyland, 57, was a manager for the Pirates (1986-96), Marlins ('97-98) and Rockies ('99). Won a World Series championship with the Marlins in '97.
Pros: First and foremost is one of only two men (Baker is the other) to manage Bonds on the big-league level.
Cons: Since resigning as Rockies manager after only one year has shied away from other managing opportunities. Would he want to get back in the mix again and leave his no-stress life? Very unlikely.
Odds: 50-1

Bobby Valentine
Fired by the Mets at the end of this past season, Valentine isn't the easiest guy to get along with but he's well-prepared, intense and has been to the World Series.
Pros: Has a good track record of usually getting the most out of his team. And the Mets' problems were hardly all his fault.
Cons: Has never managed a division winner. Would seem to not fit in well with Bonds and Co.
Odds: 50-1