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A's fire Macha despite run to ALCS — So apparently winning Oakland's first postseason series since 1990 wasn't enough for Ken Macha to keep his job. — FOXSports.com has learned that the A's have fired Macha. — The A's averaged 92 wins and captured two AL West titles in Macha's four years as manager.
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After quick ALCS exit, A's fire manager Macha — Two days after getting swept out of the ALCS by Detroit, the Oakland A's fired manager Ken Macha, the team announced Monday. — The San Francisco Chronicle, citing team sources, reported earlier Monday that Macha's job was in jeopardy due …
Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A'S AFTER THE ALCS: Speculation on Macha's Future Manager out the door? — GM Beane meets with staff today — A year ago this week, the A's brought Ken Macha back as their manager after he'd briefly left because of a contract stalemate. — Now, it is possible that Macha has managed …
ESPN:
After quick ALCS exit, A's fire manager Macha — OAKLAND, Calif. — Ken Macha was fired as manager of the Oakland Athletics on Monday, two days after the AL West champions were swept out of the playoffs by Detroit. — Macha had two years and $2.025 million left on his contract.
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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's fire manager Macha — (10-16) 12:47 PDT — The A's have fired manager Ken Macha, the team announced on Monday afternoon. — Many of the A's players, eliminated Saturday by the Tigers in the American League Championship Series, were at the Coliseum in Oakland on Monday to clean out their lockers.
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ESPN:
Players snipe over Macha's management style — OAKLAND, Calif. — Less than 48 hours after being eliminated from the American League Championship Series, there seems to be some discontent in the clubhouse of the Oakland A's. — Ken Macha reportedly is in some trouble as manager of the A's …
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Joe Stiglich / Contra Costa Times:A's praise Tigers, look toward 2007
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Los Angeles Times
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Report: Piniella agrees to manage Cubs — CHICAGO — Lou Piniella apparently will take his fiery brand of managing to "the Windy City." — Chicago radio station ESPN 1000 reported Monday that the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a three-year deal with Piniella.
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Newsday, Baseball Diamond News, The Peoria Northsider Report, Mariners Morsels and 6-4-2
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Chris De Luca / Chicago Sun Times:
Tuesday is Lou's day: Announcement near — Cubs ready to introduce Piniella as manager — Negotiations between the Cubs and their top managerial candidate advanced so quickly Sunday, the team expects to complete talks today and introduce Lou Piniella as their new manager by Tuesday, according to team and industry sources.
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The Cub Reporter, Brew Crew Ball, Purple Row, El Lefty Malo, Baseball Musings, Lone Star Ball and Pride of the Yankees
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs come to terms with Piniella — Tuesday press conference expected to announce hiring — After finalizing negotiations on Monday, Cubs general manager Jim Hendry is expected to hold a press conference on Tuesday announcing a deal with Lou Piniella to manage the club, MLB.com has learned.
MLB.com:
Phillies add Howe, Lopes and Williams to coaching staff — Former Major League managers Art Howe, Davey Lopes and Jimy Williams were added to the Phillies coaching staff, Manager Charlie Manuel announced today. All three signed one-year contracts. — "We've added three guys with a tremendous amount of experience," said Manuel.
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Rob Maaddi / Associated Press:
Phillies hire Howe, Lopes and Williams — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies put together an all-star coaching staff to assist oft-criticized manager Charlie Manuel. — Former major league managers Art Howe, Davey Lopes and Jimy Williams each signed a one-year contract Monday …
Adam Rubin / NY Daily News:
El Duque wants to take on the World — ST. LOUIS - Orlando Hernandez predicted he would be ready for the World Series. That is, of course, if the Mets advance. — El Duque threw a 50-pitch bullpen session yesterday, his first activity on a mound since tearing his right-calf muscle …
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Murray Chass / New York Times:Shadow From a Miserable Night Still Hangs Over Trachsel
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Ex-Ranger added to list of managerial candidates — Russell, four others set to begin interview process — The Rangers will begin the interviewing process for their managerial vacancy this week. The pool of candidates has grown to five. — Former Ranger John Russell …
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Rangers need starting pitching — Beat writer T.R. Sullivan answers Rangers fans' questions — There were many letters this week with the manager's situation being the No. 1 topic on people's minds. Actually there were very few questions about the manager search …
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Bill Chastain / MLB.com:
Rays tweak 40-man roster — Tampa Bay adds lefty Ridgeway, releases first baseman Witt — ST. PETERSBURG — Left-hander Jeff Ridgeway was added to the Devil Rays' 40-man roster Monday, taking the place of first baseman Kevin Witt, who was released. — Ridgeway, 26, was the Rays' 14th …
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MLB.com:
Red Sox appoint John Farrell major league pitching coach — BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox today announced that John Farrell, Director of Player Development for the Cleveland Indians, has been appointed as the team's major league pitching coach. — The announcement was made by Executive …
Charlie / Bucs Dugout:
Reds GM Wayne Krivsky: Offensive Ks Are The Problem — Following up on UtesFan89's diary, it appears that Reds GM Wayne Krivsky is crazy. I'd like to fill in a few gaps in this story about Krivsky. … And the Twins were eighth in the AL in runs scored. Some good leading the league in batting average does.
Deadspin:
Eric Byrnes' Hair Isn't The Problem: YOU ARE — Leftovers: Lou Piniella Heads To Wrigley — • Please, don't mention anything about his ability to speak two languages. [Chicago Tribune] — • After a nasty server outage at the worst possible time, Baseball Prospectus is back online.
