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According to Gambo and Ash, the day we've been expecting has finally arrived- Melvin, 2007 NL Manager of the Year, will be replaced before tomorrow's game.

No word yet on who will replace him.

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I didn’t expect that right now. Maybe after the Dodgers’ games. Or if we lost to the Nats. Wonder who will come in as the skipper? Ideas?

Kishi, of course I’d recommend you!

It's like living with a six-year old.

by 4 Corners Fan on May 7, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Another interesting link

This article on who was the most likely manager to be fired first. They had Melvin at 20/1, along with managers like Torre and Tony La Russa. It was published last week, but was that really written a month into the season?

"Sadly, faced with his mother's twisted, yet impeccable logic, Richard Castle's head exploded."

by kishi on May 7, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Much sooner than expected

I assumed BoMel would be around at least through May, but I guess the FO finally saw the light. Hopefully Price, Gibson, and Hale stick around.

Beer...now there's a temporary solution!

by IndyDBack on May 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Now I'm kinda sad.

:-(

I’ve always liked Melvin, I just couldn’t understand his in-game management. But now what lightning rod will we focus our criticisms on??

"Besides, this is freaking 2009.... WHERE THE HELL IS MY DAMNED FLYING CAR??"

by DbacksSkins on May 7, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Chip Hale? Tony Clark?

Jim?

I’m sure we’ll find someone.

"Sadly, faced with his mother's twisted, yet impeccable logic, Richard Castle's head exploded."

by kishi on May 7, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

!!

Jim!! Yes!!

With the rest of the Snakepit as staff members. I’ll be the media attache.

"Besides, this is freaking 2009.... WHERE THE HELL IS MY DAMNED FLYING CAR??"

by DbacksSkins on May 7, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Excellent

I’ll be Smack Talk Coach. We’ll be the most erudite, sarcastic team out there.

"Sadly, faced with his mother's twisted, yet impeccable logic, Richard Castle's head exploded."

by kishi on May 7, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I nominate soco

Secretary of Keepin’ It Real

"Besides, this is freaking 2009.... WHERE THE HELL IS MY DAMNED FLYING CAR??"

by DbacksSkins on May 7, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Will this be a swift and painless attack

Or slow and drawn out? :p

Time for another drink then?

http://www.wimbles.wordpress.com

by Wimb on May 7, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was

I’m a little surprised he got fired now- it would have made more sense to me after losing two game to LA, or if they’d waited until our day off next week.

"Sadly, faced with his mother's twisted, yet impeccable logic, Richard Castle's head exploded."

by kishi on May 7, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

The timing seems a little off but then I guess they wanted a fresh start at home. The front office probably said ‘ok, we’ve got to win more then we lose on this roadtrip or he’s gone.

Time for another drink then?

http://www.wimbles.wordpress.com

by Wimb on May 7, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

True

And I wonder if there’s a little bit of a hope that seeing the Mannyless Dodgers might be motivating?

"Sadly, faced with his mother's twisted, yet impeccable logic, Richard Castle's head exploded."

by kishi on May 7, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, I think the sooner the better

I guess they were waiting to see how the road trip went?

I’m just surprised it was leaked before tomorrow when they have an actual announcement on the replacement.

by snakecharmer on May 7, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Glad to see him go...

I’m glad they’ve finally decided to shake things up a bit. I’d like to see them send a couple of these sub-Mendoza hitters down to Reno for awhile, also…maybe it’ll get their attention.

by IDMT on May 7, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Welcome

to the Snakepit!!

"Besides, this is freaking 2009.... WHERE THE HELL IS MY DAMNED FLYING CAR??"

by DbacksSkins on May 7, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks...

I figured now was as good a time as any to stop lurking. ;)

by IDMT on May 7, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I always liked Melvin on a personal level

but something clearly wasn’t right and it’s probably better to make a early than wait until we’re too far out for it to matter

Zug be with you.
And also with you.

by NewJackCity on May 7, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's been a busy day, sportsfans

LET’S GET PISSED!!

(we have a piper down)

by venomfan on May 7, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Really, venomfan

How can you hate the Colonel?

"Sadly, faced with his mother's twisted, yet impeccable logic, Richard Castle's head exploded."

by kishi on May 7, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Head! Pants! Now!

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 7, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man and in a rough economy too. Sorry BoMel.

by Bcawz on May 7, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

How long did he have left on his contract?

I’m sure he won’t be poor but it that way :p

Time for another drink then?

http://www.wimbles.wordpress.com

by Wimb on May 7, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think through next year.

by Bcawz on May 7, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Melvin is being let go with one year remaining on his deal, which was negotiated after he was named the National League’s Manager of the Year in 2007.

by snakecharmer on May 7, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow

That’s a lot of baseball news to come all on one day. I’m surprised at the timing. The loss today was heartbreaking but less teeth gnashing than others (well, besides bringing Schoen to face a switch hitter). I’m surprised.

We are naming our kid Emmetalie if we ever get one. The middle name is going to be Baseball. Does that work for you, hon? --Growing Up Cullen

by luckycc on May 7, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

I nominate...

Kirk Gibson, just because he’s awesome!!

"Chemistry is a class you take in high school or college, where you figure out two plus two is 10, or something."
- Dennis Rodman

by Shifty1 on May 7, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Please move

To the full-on story about Melvin’s departure. It’s all submitted to Yahoo! and Google News, etc. :-)

"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil

by Jim McLennan on May 7, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally

Correcting a move that should never have been made.

Now, bring Grace down from the booth and complete this correction.

5/7/2009 - The day Josh Byrnes finally fixed one of his mistakes.

by nihil67 on May 7, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

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