Updated: AP reports Dusty Baker out as Reds manager
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Stephen Forsha-sforsha@gmail.com
The Associated Press has reported the Cincinnati Reds will be looking for a new manager, as Dusty Baker will not return to the team.
Baker has one season remaining on his two-year contract.
"This was a very difficult decision to make," Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said in a press release. "Dusty played an important role in the recent success of this organization, and we thank him for his contributions during his time here.
"We feel a change is necessary, however, if we are to continue to move the organization forward."
The Reds finished in third place in the NL Central this season, with an overall record of 90-72, trailing the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals, the division winner. Cincinnati was eliminated from the postseason following a 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL Wild Card game Tuesday.
Cincinnati lost their final six games of the season, including the postseason game. As manager fo the Reds, Baker's overall record was 509-463. The Reds won 90-plus games with Baker as manager, including 97 wins in '12. They also won 91 games in '10 and 90 games this season.
Baker was at the helm of the Reds for two NL Central titles in 2010 and '12. He became manager of the team in '08. He's one of six managers to win a division title with three teams in his 20-year career the AP reported.[[In-content Ad]]
Baker has one season remaining on his two-year contract.
"This was a very difficult decision to make," Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said in a press release. "Dusty played an important role in the recent success of this organization, and we thank him for his contributions during his time here.
"We feel a change is necessary, however, if we are to continue to move the organization forward."
The Reds finished in third place in the NL Central this season, with an overall record of 90-72, trailing the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals, the division winner. Cincinnati was eliminated from the postseason following a 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL Wild Card game Tuesday.
Cincinnati lost their final six games of the season, including the postseason game. As manager fo the Reds, Baker's overall record was 509-463. The Reds won 90-plus games with Baker as manager, including 97 wins in '12. They also won 91 games in '10 and 90 games this season.
Baker was at the helm of the Reds for two NL Central titles in 2010 and '12. He became manager of the team in '08. He's one of six managers to win a division title with three teams in his 20-year career the AP reported.[[In-content Ad]]