Ken Macha hired to manage Milwaukee Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) Ken Macha was hired Thursday as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, taking over from Dale Sveum following the team's first postseason appearance since 1982.
The 58-year-old Macha, who managed Oakland to a pair of AL West titles, agreed to a two-year contract. He replaces Dale Sveum, who became interim manager when Ned Yost was fired with 12 games left in the regular season. Sveum was dropped from consideration on Oct. 17.
Macha led Oakland to a 368-260 record. He was fired two days after the Athletics were swept by Detroit in the 2006 AL championship series.
"Among many who spoke highly of Ken, we received glowing endorsements from Terry Francona and Joe Maddon about his work ethic and baseball mind," Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said.
Willie Randolph and Bob Brenly also were on the list of finalists. Macha was considered the lead candidate to become Brewers manager six years ago when Melvin became GM, but Macha was promoted from bench coach to manager in Oakland.
Milwaukee went 90-72 last season and won the wild-card berth on the final day. The Brewers then lost 3-1 to Philadelphia in the first round of the playoffs.
Oct 30, 2008 at 10:23 p.m.
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I miss Ned, seriously.
Oct 30, 2008 at 9:33 p.m.
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How 'bout them Cubs?
Oct 30, 2008 at 4:52 p.m.
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if no cc we may trade for peavy. even if not we have yo g/parra to lead. same offense. we'll be back!!
Oct 30, 2008 at 4:49 p.m.
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with no cc and no sheets the brewers will finish 3rd or 4th no matter who manages.
Oct 30, 2008 at 3:17 p.m.
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I realized that after I posted that, but I can't get it removed I asked now 3 times and nothing has happened..... Sorry
Oct 30, 2008 at 3:15 p.m.
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doc0430,
I don't think it matters what Oakland's record was last year because Macha wasn't managing them; He was fired in 2006.
Oct 30, 2008 at 2:57 p.m.
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Great Oakland finished 75-86 this season (2008)about 25 GB! It is the worst the A's have finished in years! I think Melvin is missing out by not taking Brenly, its only A matter of time before he will be managing A team again.... Brewers will finish 3rd or 4th next season just wait and see.......
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