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What's Behind Big Personnel Changes?

The Mariners fired their hitting coach Alan Cockrell and replaced him with Alonzo Powell on Saturday and it brought back memories of decisions I made during my tenure as general manager for the Mets. On June 5, 1999 -- a Saturday night -- I fired my pitching coach, hitting coach and bullpen coach. We were in the midst of...

Mariners Fire Hitting Coach Cockrell; Wakamatsu's Job Secure

SEATTLE -- A season built on high hopes but anemic offense has the Seattle Mariners paralyzed. Hitting coach Alan Cockrell became the man who paid the price. He was fired Sunday morning and will be replaced by the organization's Triple-A Tacoma batting coach, Alonzo Powell. The move seemed to surprise some, including...

M's Branyan Bids Adieu to Bench Role

OAKLAND -- You know all about Russell Branyan.Big power. Lots of strikeouts. Bench player.At age 33, on his eighth team, Branyan is finally getting the chance to shed that last label. The Mariners signed Branyan over the winter and gave him the first crack at being their everyday first baseman. So far he hasn't...

Will Heads Roll on the Rockies Coaching Staff?

With the Rockies bringing up the rear in the NL West like usual, there has been widespread criticism that things in Denver need to change. Some fans have created a Monforts Must Sell website, demanding a change in ownership. But until the owners sell, they have the ability to create change by firing certain team officials....