On an interim basis, Kirk Gibson, the team’s bench coach, is promoted to be the manager of the Diamondbacks, replacing A.J. Hinch, who piloted the team to an 89-123 record in a little more than a full season in the dugout. In addition to letting go their manager, the last-place team also fires general manager Josh Byrnes.

On July 1, 2010 — On an interim basis, Kirk Gibson, the team’s bench coach, is promoted to be the manager of the Diamondbacks, replacing A.J. Hinch, who piloted the team to an 89-123 record in a little more than a full season in the dugout. In addition to letting go their manager, the last-place team also fires general manager Josh Byrnes.

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