For a while now, MLB teams have generally avoided hiring managers from the college ranks. With eight managerial vacancies this offseason, that could change, and former MLB general manager Jim Bowden says three names will be at the top of the list.

Bowden, who spent 16 years as a general manager and now works as an insider for CBS Sports, joined CBS Sports HQ to discuss the league's manager carousel. Now that several pitching coaches have successfully made the jump from college to the big leagues, Bowden said teams are more open to plucking managers from that level as well.

More specifically, a trio of highly successful college managers keep coming up in discussions Bowden has had with MLB executives. Link Jarrett, Tim Corbin and Tony Vitello will all get some interest from teams

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