The Twins confirm that they are hiring Minnesota native Hall of Famer Paul Molitor as their new manager, replacing Ron Gardenhire. It will be Molitor’s first managerial assignment, although he has been a bench coach in the past.

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The Twins confirm that they are hiring Minnesota native Hall of Famer Paul Molitor as their new manager, replacing Ron Gardenhire. It will be Molitor’s first managerial assignment, although he has been a bench coach in the past.

The Cubs introduce new manager Joe Maddon at a press conference. The former Rays skipper is in an optimistic mood, saying he thinks the last-place club is capable of making a playoff run next season.

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The Cubs introduce new manager Joe Maddon at a press conference. The former Rays skipper is in an optimistic mood, saying he thinks the last-place club is capable of making a playoff run next season.