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Moriarty9 · 12-30-2008, 01:16 PM

Athletics can manager Howe
Oakland GM mum on potential replacements
September 15, 1998

KANSAS CITY - Art Howe is out of a job.

The Oakland Athletics fired Howe this morning, a move they reportedly told the now ex-manager after last night's loss to the Kansas City Royals. The loss was the team's fifth in a row, and eighth loss in nine games.

"It's a decision we didn't take lightly, but it had become clear to us as the season progressed," said Oakland General Manager Billy Beane. "We wish Art the best of luck in his future endeavors."

The A's are currently sitting in last place in the American League West at 67-82, 18 games behind the Seattle Mariners. The season is a disappointment for a team that made the playoffs as the American League Wild Card last year at 95-67.

Howe was in his third year as Oakland skipper and had amassed a 240-233 record with one playoff appearance. Howe previously managed the Houston Astros from 1989-1993, going 392-418 during that time. In his managerial career, Howe has gone 632-651 with one playoff appearance.

Beane offered only a "no comment" when asked about potential replacements for Howe. Oakland management would not confirm, nor deny, whether bench coach Brad Fischer would serve as interim manager until a manager was hired.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,855 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Athletics can manager Howe Oakland GM mum on potential replacements September 15, 1998 KANSAS CITY - Art Howe is out of a job. The Oakland Athletics fired Howe this morning, a move they reportedly told the now ex-manager after last night's loss to the Kansas City Royals. The loss was the team's fifth in a row, and eighth loss in nine games. "It's a decision we didn't take lightly, but it had become clear to us as the season progressed," said Oakland General Manager Billy Beane. "We wish Art the best of luck in his future endeavors." The A's are currently sitting in last place in the American League West at 67-82, 18 games behind the Seattle Mariners. The season is a disappointment for a team that made the playoffs as the American League Wild Card last year at 95-67. Howe was in his third year as Oakland skipper and had amassed a 240-233 record with one playoff appearance. Howe previously managed the Houston Astros from 1989-1993, going 392-418 during that time. In his managerial career, Howe has gone 632-651 with one playoff appearance. Beane offered only a "no comment" when asked about potential replacements for Howe. Oakland management would not confirm, nor deny, whether bench coach Brad Fischer would serve as interim manager until a manager was hired.