Summary
Bob Melvin, Mariners. Even after winning 93 games in his first season as Lou Piniella's replacement, Melvin is in a precarious spot. His contract expires after this season. He's working for a new G.M., Bill Bavasi. And he's managing an aging, flawed club that was 2-8 in its first 10 games, matching the worst start in team history.
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Heat Is Building On Some Managers
It happens every season. Players turn into disappointments, teams underachieve and the managerial merry-go-round starts anew. The phrase "You're fired" makes for entertaining reality TV, but for those on the hot seat it's a real-world danger, injecting self-doubt, infecting club...
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