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Dodgers announce Tracy's dismissal
10/03/2005 9:39 PM ET
By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com
The Dodgers have announced that they and manager Jim Tracy have mutually agreed to part company, ending Tracy's five-year tenure in charge of the team.
Tracy, 49, had just completed the first season of a two-year contract, but he had a clause that would allow him to void the upcoming year. Last month he requested an extension.
After guiding the Dodgers to four consecutive winning seasons and a division title in 2004, Tracy saw his roster decimated by injuries in 2005 and slip to fourth place and a 71-91 record, the worst for a Dodger club since 1992.
"Jim Tracy has been a passionate and valued member of the Dodger organization. I have an extremely high regard for him professionally and personally," said Dodgers general manager Paul DePodesta. "However, we felt strongly it was time for a change."
"It has been a privilege to work with the Dodger organization," said Tracy. "My seven seasons in Los Angeles have been a part of my life that I will never forget and for that I am truly grateful.
"I wish the McCourts, the team, and the fans and the whole Dodger organization nothing but the very best."
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10/03/2005 9:39 PM ET
By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com
The Dodgers have announced that they and manager Jim Tracy have mutually agreed to part company, ending Tracy's five-year tenure in charge of the team.
Tracy, 49, had just completed the first season of a two-year contract, but he had a clause that would allow him to void the upcoming year. Last month he requested an extension.
After guiding the Dodgers to four consecutive winning seasons and a division title in 2004, Tracy saw his roster decimated by injuries in 2005 and slip to fourth place and a 71-91 record, the worst for a Dodger club since 1992.
"Jim Tracy has been a passionate and valued member of the Dodger organization. I have an extremely high regard for him professionally and personally," said Dodgers general manager Paul DePodesta. "However, we felt strongly it was time for a change."
"It has been a privilege to work with the Dodger organization," said Tracy. "My seven seasons in Los Angeles have been a part of my life that I will never forget and for that I am truly grateful.
"I wish the McCourts, the team, and the fans and the whole Dodger organization nothing but the very best."
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. [/b][/quote]
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