The University of Tennessee lost its most beloved coach this week, and the only one that delivered a national championship in recent years, as Tony Vitello accepted the manager position for the San Francisco Giants.

The Tennessee Volunteers took a major hit on Wednesday, as their baseball coach (Tony Vitello) accepted a major league deal. He is the first coach to ever jump

Vitello spoke with local media in Knoxville, Tenn. about his decision to leave the Volunteers for the major leagues.

Before beginning his tenure as Giants manager, Tony Vitello has to send one last message to Tennessee and their fans.

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.

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.