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07-02-2004, 04:08 PM
PHOENIX (AP) -- Bob Brenly was fired Friday as manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are struggling with the third-worst record in the National League.
The move was anticipated after weeks of poor play. The Diamondbacks had lost 11 in a row before winning their last two games against San Diego.
"This is never an easy decision to make, particularly with someone as well-liked and respected as Bob," said Jerry Colangelo, the team's chairman and chief executive.
The team said Brenly wouldn't be available for comment.
Brenly, who led the Diamondbacks to a World Series championship in 2001 in his first year as manager, went 303-262 in his 3 1/2 seasons with the team.
Colangelo held meetings this week with the franchise's ownership and front office personnel. Brenly's status was among the subjects discussed, and Colangelo had said he expected to make a decision by the end of the week.
The Diamondbacks are 29-50, next-to-last in the NL West.
The move was anticipated after weeks of poor play. The Diamondbacks had lost 11 in a row before winning their last two games against San Diego.
"This is never an easy decision to make, particularly with someone as well-liked and respected as Bob," said Jerry Colangelo, the team's chairman and chief executive.
The team said Brenly wouldn't be available for comment.
Brenly, who led the Diamondbacks to a World Series championship in 2001 in his first year as manager, went 303-262 in his 3 1/2 seasons with the team.
Colangelo held meetings this week with the franchise's ownership and front office personnel. Brenly's status was among the subjects discussed, and Colangelo had said he expected to make a decision by the end of the week.
The Diamondbacks are 29-50, next-to-last in the NL West.