No decision soon on new D-Backs manager
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The Diamondbacks will not name a manager until at least a few days into November. Finalists Bob Melvin and Wally Backman will be re-interviewed this week by representatives of ownership, possibly on Wednesday.
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Wally Backman&#39;s candidacy for the job of Mets manager ended as suddenly as it began when he told the club early yesterday morning that he was withdrawing his name from consideration.
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PHOENIX -- Just four days after he was introduced as the Arizona Diamondbacks manager, Wally Backman was fired yesterday following revelations he was arrested twice and struggled with financial problems.
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PHOENIX - The Arizona Diamondbacks fired manager Wally Backman on Friday, four days after hiring him despite revelations of two arrests and financial problems in his past, the East Valley Tribune of Phoenix reported.
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Brian Cashman didn't lose his job because the Yankees lost control of the American League Championship Series. Owner George Steinbrenner has told the team's general manager that he will not be fired before next season. Cashman, who expected to be summoned to Tampa for meetings soon, believes he knows what he needs to look for in the offseason. &quot;It'll be ...
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Manager Art Howe met with New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon and general manager Jim Duquette yesterday, one day after saying if the team planned to fire him, it should do it now. &quot;When something should be announced, it will be announced,&quot; Howe said. &quot;Nothing is being disclosed at this time. I take it one day at a time. It's ...
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The search for the next Notre Dame football coach has reached the crisis stage. The more names that are brought up, the more names disappear from consideration. Pick a coach, any coach. From Jon Gruden to Bobby Petrino. From Jeff Tedford to Dan Hawkins.
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Sport: England manager has yet to decide on Beckham's 100th cap or captaincy as fixtures are announced
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Terry Francona is bound by organizational dictates not to give his stamp of approval on Edgar Renteria as the Red Sox' new shortstop until after the two-time Gold Glover comes to Boston, takes his physical, and has his official unveiling, all of which should take place by tomorrow at the latest. Until then, it doesn't matter what Renteria told the ...
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The ex-Phillies skipper, 62, doesn&#39;t want to manage a team that&#39;s five years away. By Don Bostrom. That&#39;s what the Phillies might decide to do if they hire Jim Fregosi for a second tour of duty as their manager.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks and new manager Wally Backman know that sometimes you have to go backward to go forward. The rebuilding Diamondbacks, coming off a 51-111 season, hired Backman on Monday, completing
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and today insisted it may yet be Gary Megson. The club hope to make an appointment by the middle of next week after completing
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Baseball Joe Girardi turned down an offer to manage the Baltimore Orioles, a decision yesterday that ended the team's spirited effort to secure its top choice for the job. The Orioles began negotiating with Girardi soon after firing Sam Perlozzo Monday. The sides appeared headed toward an agreement Wednesday, but Girardi ultimately decided against getting back in the game at ...
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PHOENIX - Bob Melvin spoke to the Arizona Diamondbacks about becoming the team&#39;s manager on Monday, joining Mark Grace and Al Pedrique as candidates interviewed for the job.
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The Diamondbacks will interview two of the three finalists for their vacant manager&#39;s job Wednesday, when Wally Backman and Bob Melvin meet with ownership.
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Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks have called a news conference for today at 1pm et/10am pt, when they are expected to introduce Wally Backman as their new manager.
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Jim Leyland has indicated that he is interested in managing again. He just might not be interested in managing the Mets.