The Diamondbacks continue their house-cleaning. One day after naming Dave Stewart as the team’s new GM, they fire manager Kirk Gibson. Bench coach Alan Trammell will complete the season as interim manager, even though he is also dismissed, his departure being only effective at the end of the season.

On September 26, 2014 — The Diamondbacks continue their house-cleaning. One day after naming Dave Stewart as the team’s new GM, they fire manager Kirk Gibson. Bench coach Alan Trammell will complete the season as interim manager, even though he is also dismissed, his departure being only effective at the end of the season.

 


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