Mariner Manager McLendon Fired

Lloyd McLendon, who in his first season, lead the Seattle Mariners to a rare winning season, has been fired after a very disappointing 2015.  The Seattle Mariner were a chic pick at the beginning of the season.  However they never got on track and finished again with a losing record.  Word is that new GM Jerry Dipoto wants a field manager that shares his vision.  Dipoto is reported to be a fan of the new thinking in baseball, while McLendon is considered "old school".  Edgar Martinez, who rejoined the club as hitting coach in mid season, has been invited to stay in that position.

New Mariner Skipper Named

On the same day that Seattle has picked a new mayor, Seattle's baseball team has picked Lloyd McClendon to guide it through the 2014 season and beyond.  McClendon most recently has been the hitting coach for the Detroit Tigers.  He also managed the Pittsburgh Pirates from 2001 to 2005, one of Baseball's most hapless teams at the time.