Jack McKeon Returns as Interim Manager

[THE_REAL_MIBS]

JoeFrisaro: #Marlins Very strong indications that a new manager will be in place by tomorrow night's game. Jack McKeon appears most likely choice

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[MiamiHomer]

Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria was "surprised" by manager Edwin Rodriguez's resignation on Sunday, according to a source, and would like for 80-year-old former skipper Jack McKeon to return to the Marlins dugout as interim manager through the end of this season.

Loria was in Europe on business when informed of Rodriguez's decision.

Mckeon McKeon became the oldest manager to win a World Series when he guided the Marlins to the 2003 title but would not be the oldest manager in major league history if he returns to the Marlins. That title belongs to Connie Mack, who was 87 when he managed the Philadelphia Athletics in 1950.

McKeon has maintained an advisory role with the Marlins since stepping down after the 2005 season, and is listed officially as "special assistant to the owner."

When contacted by phone at his home in North Carolina earlier today, McKeon said he wasn't even aware of Rodriguez's resignation and had not yet been contacted by the Marlins, but said he thought he could do the job if asked. The source said that McKeon is Loria's first choice to manage the club the rest of the way, and an announcement could come Monday before the Marlins open a home series against the Angels.

Source: McKeon is Loria's first choice

[Party]

Camillus returns from his banishment to save the people of Rome.

[Flum]

I can't wait to see a McKeon blowup.

[AdamRavs]

I'm excited to see McKeon.. Perry Hill is here.. Just need to get the rest of the 03 staff back

[MiamiHomer]

Can we get Miggy and Beckett back too?

[AdamRavs]

Can we get Miggy and Beckett back too?

Yep.. Thats all part of the plan.. Even Lowell will be on the bench taking Helm's spot.

[Chewford]

Who's going to bail Urbina out of jail?

[AdamRavs]

Who's going to bail Urbina out of jail?

His arm should be fresh.

[Miamarlin21]

Dontrelle is still dominating in Triple-A, let's just say fuck it and bring him back too. I'll try and get in touch with Lenny Harris too.

[Omar]

Lenny would be the key to victory

[AdamRavs]

Luis Castillo is out there too we can get him.. Bring in JP as well.. we got our 1-2 hitters again

[Miamarlin21]

I'd be down. Do you think we could pry Tim Spoonybarger out of retirement and just put him on the 60?

[Namaste]

I can't wait to see a McKeon blowup.

YES.

[AdamRavs]

He may die on the diamond if he blows up

Would take the focus away from us losing.