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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 …
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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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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Joe Stiglich / Contra Costa Times:A's praise Tigers, look toward 2007
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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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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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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.
Brian Costello / New York Post:
EL DUQUE EYEING SERIES — With the Mets' pitching prospects looking dim, the team received some good news last night before the Mets' 12-5 victory in Game 4 of the NLCS. — Injured starter Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez pitched a bullpen session about 1 1/2 hours before the game and said …
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Murray Chass / New York Times:Shadow From a Miserable Night Still Hangs Over Trachsel
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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 …
MLB.com:
Indians and STO announce TV and radio broadcast booth realignment — Rick Manning and Matt Underwood to partner in STO booth for 138 games; WKYC to broadcast 20 games featuring Manning and Jim Donovan; "Voice of the Indians" Tom Hamilton and Mike Hegan to call 182 games on Indians Radio Network
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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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Joe Cowley / Chicago Sun Times:
Uribe denies role in shooting — After spending a good part of the second half of the 2006 season in manager Ozzie Guillen's roomy doghouse, Juan Uribe was expected to use this offseason to regain some stature in the organization. — But that seemed to be in jeopardy Sunday when a newspaper …
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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