Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Brewers owner Mark Attanasio already has a list of names in mind for Melvin’s replacement, and will begin seeking permission to talk to candidates, though the team will use the search firm of Korn Ferry to help with the process.
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The tweet said Melvin will transition into an advisory role with the club.
The move was announced on Twitter earlier today. He also said that even though manager Craig Counsell has a few years of front office experience, Attanasio still considers him the manager going forward.
Milwaukee faded badly down the stretch last season and has continued to struggle this year, sitting in last place with a 48-65 record. A team starving for success won the NL wild card in 2008 and the NL Central in 2011. 500 seven times. This season has been a disappointment. “I think there is momentum for the new general manager”. Greinke was dealt in 2012 to the Los Angeles Angels in a four-player trade in which the Brewers received Jean Segura, who is now their starting shortstop.
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Now 63, Melvin apparently feels it’s time to move on. The left-hander signed as a free agent with the New York Yankees the following offseason. Not surprisingly, there’s a lot of highly qualified peopled who’d like to be the general manager of a major league baseball team.
