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Moriarty9 · 12-22-2008, 09:48 AM

White Sox fire Bevington
Nossek to serve on interim basis
July 8, 1998

CHICAGO - With the season set to resume tomorrow, the White Sox made news today by firing manager Terry Bevington.

The White Sox entered the All Star break in fourth place at 38-50, 10 games behind the Minnesota Twins int he American League Central division.

During Bevington's time as manager in Chicago, the White Sox have gone 260-264, never finishing better than second place.

Bench Coach Joe Nossek will serve as manager on an interim basis while the front office interviews several candidates, likely including Nossek. Potential candidates with experience include Dusty Baker, Kevin Kennedy, Jeff Torborg and Buck Showalter.

Baker was fired by the San Francisco Giants earlier this season after starting 14-20. Kennedy last managed the Boston Red Sox in 1995 and 1996, winning the American League East in his first season with the club. Torborg managed the White Sox from 1989-1991, and has also managed the Cleveland Indians and New York Mets. Showalter was a finalist for the Arizona Diamondbacks managerial position last year and served as skipper of the New York Yankees from 1992-1995.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,855 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	White Sox fire Bevington Nossek to serve on interim basis July 8, 1998 CHICAGO - With the season set to resume tomorrow, the White Sox made news today by firing manager Terry Bevington. The White Sox entered the All Star break in fourth place at 38-50, 10 games behind the Minnesota Twins int he American League Central division. During Bevington's time as manager in Chicago, the White Sox have gone 260-264, never finishing better than second place. Bench Coach Joe Nossek will serve as manager on an interim basis while the front office interviews several candidates, likely including Nossek. Potential candidates with experience include Dusty Baker, Kevin Kennedy, Jeff Torborg and Buck Showalter. Baker was fired by the San Francisco Giants earlier this season after starting 14-20. Kennedy last managed the Boston Red Sox in 1995 and 1996, winning the American League East in his first season with the club. Torborg managed the White Sox from 1989-1991, and has also managed the Cleveland Indians and New York Mets. Showalter was a finalist for the Arizona Diamondbacks managerial position last year and served as skipper of the New York Yankees from 1992-1995.