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.

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.

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

Tony Vitello told reporters he leaned on "anyone and everyone" before making the decision to leave the Tennessee baseball program and manage the Giants.

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.