Melvin will not return
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Members of the coaching staff, with the exception of Bryan Price, can pursue other opportunities. Price is under contract for the 2005 season.
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The union for baseball umpires will not contest the season-ending suspension given to Mike Winters for using a profanity aimed at San Diego's Milton Bradley last weekend.
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WALTHAM -- He hasn't played since Dec. 20. An injury that initially was diagnosed to keep him out 2-3 weeks is now on week six and likely will stretch to seven before he plays another game. Any wonder Paul Pierce felt a bit isolated as he watched his team drop 20 of 22 games in his absence?
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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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The Mets did not retain their right fielder, are hoping to trade their left fielder and now will not have their center fielder available for the start of next season.
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When aircraft problems forced the cancellation of Wally Backman&#39;s trip last week to interview for the Mets&#39; manager&#39;s job, something told Backman to cancel a chance to be reunited with his former team.
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Manchester United pair Gary Neville and Eric Djemba-Djemba have both been ruled out of Tuesday&#39;s Premiership match away to Aston Villa.
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Also in this column:  â¢ Zambrano likely to remain with Cubs  â¢ Mets' pitching woes  â¢ Bonds' annual boast  â¢ More news and notes
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He's been pretty much a forgotten man this season. He was sent to the minors, then went home to Korea, with some wondering whether he'd ever come back and others not caring a hoot if he did.
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If former Pirates manager Jim Leyland returns to the dugout next season, it appears that it won&#39;t be with the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Wayne Rooney will not make his debut for Man Utd at Tottenham despite being declared fit to play.
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Bob Melvin was dismissed from his first Major League managerial job Monday morning, and then recommended for the same job in another organization -- by the same person who
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Asked last Friday if he had been given any news of his fate or his future with the Mariners, Bob Melvin said he had not. &quot;But look around the office,&quot; he said with a grim smile.
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Newcastle will go back to Everton with an improved bid for Wayne Rooney after their opening offer of Â£20m was turned down. The Toon never expected to be successful with their opening gambit for the England
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Packers cornerback Mike McKenzie still wants to be traded to another team, but after months of holding out, it appears he&#39;s coming back to the Packers.
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SEATTLE - Bob Melvin was fired as manager of the Seattle Mariners on Monday, a day after the team ended the season with its 99th loss.    Melvin, who lasted two seasons, was told of the decision during a morning meeting at Safeco Field, and general manager Bill Bavasi called a news conference for later in the day...
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Bob Melvin is fired as manager of the Seattle Mariners, a day after the team ended the season with its 99th loss.