In the midst of a nine-game losing streak, the A’s fire manager Bob Geren and replace him with Bob Melvin, who will serve as interim manager for the rest of the season. During his four-plus seasons at the helm, the 47 year-old former Oakland skipper compiled a 361-412 record with the team.

On June 9, 2011 — In the midst of a nine-game losing streak, the A’s fire manager Bob Geren and replace him with Bob Melvin, who will serve as interim manager for the rest of the season. During his four-plus seasons at the helm, the 47 year-old former Oakland skipper compiled a 361-412 record with the team.

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