Bud Selig appoints Tom Schieffer to oversee Dodgers
Bud Selig appoints Tom Schieffer to oversee Dodgers
Toronto Blue Jays fire General Manager J.P. Ricciardi
On October 3, 2009 The Toronto Blue Jays fire General Manager J.P. Ricciardi with one year left on his contract. 32-year-old Alex Anthopoulos, a Canadian who began his career as an unpaid intern with the late Montreal Expos, takes over the job.
Cardinals announce senior vice president and general manager Walt Jocketty will no longer have roll with team
On October 3, 2007.00 After winning their tenth World Series championship last season, the Cardinals announce senior vice president and general manager Walt Jocketty (1,117-968, .536) will no longer have a role with the team. The former GM, who will be replaced on an interim basis by his assistant John Mozeliak, watched the Redbirds make…
Felipe Alou is named special assistant to Brian Sabean, general manager of the Giants
Felipe Alou is named special assistant to Brian Sabean, general manager of the Giants. The team’s 72 year-old former manager (2003-06), handling both major league and minor League scouting assignments, will provide insights on personnel for the GM.
Theo Epstein returns to the front office of the Boston Red Sox
Less than three months after resigning as the team’s general manager, Theo Epstein returns to the front office of the Boston Red Sox in the same role.
Cleveland Indians general manager Mark Shapiro is selected Major League Baseball Executive of the Year by The Sporting News.
Cleveland Indians general manager Mark Shapiro is selected Major League Baseball Executive of the Year by The Sporting News.
The Boston Red Sox fire general manager Dan Duquette and replace him with Mike Port on an interim basis.
The Boston Red Sox fire general manager Dan Duquette and replace him with Mike Port on an interim basis.
The Red Sox hire Elaine Weddington as the assistant general manager of the team, making her the highest-ranking black female executive in major league baseball. The St. John’s graduate received a scholarship to attend the university from the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
The Red Sox hire Elaine Weddington as the assistant general manager of the team, making her the highest-ranking black female executive in major league baseball. The St. John’s graduate received a scholarship to attend the university from the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
Cincinnati Reds hired 48-year-old Bob Howsam
on January 22, 1967. The to a three-year contract as vice-president and general manager. A native of Colorado, Howsam started in baseball in the 1950s with the Denver Bears of the minor league American Association. He was the original owner of the Denver Broncos in the AFL in 1960. Howsam’s first major league job was…
John Quinn resigns as general manager of the Milwaukee Braves and immediately accepts a similar post with the Phillies.
John Quinn resigns as general manager of the Milwaukee Braves and immediately accepts a similar post with the Phillies.
