We’ll be live blogging everything related to Andy MacPhail and the GM position here. Discuss the move in our forums here.
10:12 PM:
A small but important detail I forgot to post is that MacPhail is not only out as GM, but will not return in any capacity.
9:38 PM:
MLBTR:
MacPhail, 58, has served as Baltimore’s president of baseball operations since June 20, 2007. The Orioles had a 307-433 record under MacPhail’s watch, never winning more than 69 games in his 4.5 years with the team.
9:38 PM:
Don would also like to see the Orioles consider Dan Jennings.
9:32 PM:
Don’s current top choices include Tony LaCava, John Coppolella, and Thad Levine.
9:31 PM:
To be clear, Macphail could have returned and was weighing offer to do so. Is now expected to take time off away from baseball. #orioles
Brittany Ghiroli
Britt_Ghiroli
9:30 PM:
Be sure to check out Don’s post on possible MacPhail replacements. The names include John Coppolella, Ben Cherington, Tony LaCava, and Mike Chernoff.
9:27 PM:
Here’s a great point made by Baseball Prospectus’ Kevin Golstein:
Like w/ the Angels, industry wants better feel for what the job IS. RT @Skeletor77 @Kevin_Goldstein any idea who takes over in Baltimore?
Kevin Goldstein
Kevin_Goldstein
9:22 PM:
Here’s Ken Rosenthal’s original report of MacPhail stepping down:
Sources: MacPhail out as #Orioles press of bb ops. Will not return in any capacity. Showalter expected to remain mgr; situation fluid. #MLB
Ken Rosenthal
Ken_Rosenthal
9:19 PM:
MASNSports.com’s Roch Kubatko confirmed the Rosenthal report that Andy MacPhail is leaving his post as #Orioles pres. of baseball op’s.
Steve Melewski
masnSteve
