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6-4-2.blogspot.com - 11/19/2008
Mariners Name Don Wakamatsu New Manager
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The Seattle Times reports that the Mariners have hired Don Wakamatsu as their new manager. USSM is pleased with the move: ... I still think we should be encouraged by this hiring. Not necessarily because we have any reason to think that Wakamatsu will be one of those few that make a ...
rockymountainnews.com - 11/21/2008
RINGOLSBY: Pujols changes MVP stance
— rockymountainnews.com — NUMBERS GAME 2,182 Most Valuable Player points for St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols during this decade,... most of any player. Barry Bonds ranks second with 1,998 points, with Alex Rodriguez third at 1,634. Pujols won his second National League MVP ... (more) RINGOLSBY: Pujols changes MVP stance

Comments vote down New York Mets Fan Blog found this 11/21/2008found this
Mariners' new manager Wakamatsu is historic hire
sports.espn.go.com - 11/19/2008
Mariners' new manager Wakamatsu is historic hire
— sports.espn.go.com — Don Wakamatsu became the first Asian-American manager in major league baseball history when he was hired Wednesday... by the Seattle Mariners. (more) Mariners' new manager Wakamatsu is historic hire

Comments vote down SmackCaster SmackBlog found this 11/19/2008found this
Wakamatsu gets job
blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com - 11/19/2008
Wakamatsu gets job
— blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com — Expect an announcement by tomorrow morning, but Don Wakamatsu is the new manager of the Mariners. An... insider source just called and told me that the six other candidates will be advised shortly that they did not get the job and that Wakamatsu is ... (more) Wakamatsu gets job

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Brew Crew Ball — ... remove him from their 40-man roster. Orioles: Are still in the hunt for Mark Teixiera. Tigers: Have reportedly been in touch with free agent RP Joe Beimel. Another BBWAA Award, another day of stories about how the BBWAA blew it. Chuckie Hacks noticed a 5th place vote for Jason Bartlett. Beyond the Box Score has a step-by-step plan for discrediting the BBWAA Awards. The saga is over: The Mariners have named a new manager, and it's Don Wakamatsu. There are some records in baseball that may never be approached again. ...

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Don Wakamatsu To Be Named Manager
bleedingblueandteal.com 11/18/2008 — King 5 news is reporting fromsources close to the M’s that Don Wakamatsu is the front-runner for the M’s managerial job and all that’s left is the owner’s approval before its official. Wakamatsu who’s full name is Wilbur Donald Wakamastu which is an awesome name ...
It’s Official: Welcome Don Wakamatsu
ussmariner.com 11/19/2008 — KING 5 either broke the story or guessed right this morning, depending on your point of view, but Baker et al confirm that there’s a press conference tomorrow to name Don Wakamatsu as the new manager of the Mariners. As we’ve said ...
Around Baseball: Mariners Hire Oakland Bench Coach Wakamatsu To Be Next Manager —
The Seattle Mariners have named Oakland A’s bench coach Don Wakamatsu as their new manager, making the 45-year-old native of Hood River, OR, the first Asian-American manager in Major League Baseball history. Prior to serving as the bench coach in Oakland last season, he spent five years ...
Former Sun Devil Wakamatsu named Mariners Manager — Fanster.com
The Seattle Times has a great story on the rise of Don Wakamatsu, who played with the Sun Devils in the early 80's. You know, before most of our readers and myself were born. Among other things, Wakamatsu talks about his relationship with Barry Bonds: "It was one of those love-hate things," ...
The Griddle: Mariners name new manager, wire service story brings up irrelevant fact — The Griddle
Don Wakamatsu, formerly the bench coach for the Oakland A's, was formally named as the new manager of the Seattle Mariners. Wakamatsu is the first Asian-American to be named as a manager.
Who Is Don Wakamatsu? No Seriously, Who Is He? — Walkoff Walk
The job fair that is the 2008 Mariners postseason rolled on yesterday. One month after hiring a new GM , they've announced Don "Waka" Wakamatsu as their new manager. Of course! Don Wakamatsu. What a no brainer. Let's look at his resume . 5 minor league seasons as a catcher before a sip of ...
Seattle Mariners Make Historic Hire — Sons of Steve Garvey
Congratulations to Don Wakamatsu, the new manager of the Seattle Mariners. SEATTLE -- Don Wakamatsu became the first Asian-American manager in major league baseball history when he was hired Wednesday by the Seattle Mariners. The 14th manager in Mariners history, Wakamatsu was bench ...
Former Sun Devil Wakamatsu named Mariners manager — Fanster.com
Photo: Eric Risberg/AP The day after former Arizona State Sun Devil Dustin Pedroia was named American League MVP, another former Devil will get his first big league managerial job. Don Wakamatsu, a catcher in Tempe from 1982 to 1985, will be named the new skipper of the Seattle Mariners at ...
Stuff. — Jamey Newberg's Newberg Report
Nothing official yet, but (1) word out of Seattle is that the Mariners will name former Rangers bench coach Don Wakamatsu as their new manager, and (2) word out of Kansas City is that the Royals have ...
Wak-amat-su! — Jorge Says No!
It appears that the Mariners have settled on their man and his name is Don Wakamatsu , former bench coach of the Oakland Athletics. First off, how amazing of a name is Wakamatsu...say it ten times fast...I dare you. I love this choice already! But for all the talk of how great the Seattle job ...
Wednesday Wangdoodles — ESPN Feed: neyer rob
Today's Link-O-Rama has been fully vetted by the good folks in Jackson, Missouri … • Just like the rest of us, U.S.S. Mariner doesn't know if Don Wakamatsu has the right stuff . But they'r...
Kind of Asian Guy Becomes First Asian MLB Manager — East Windup Chronicle
No, Don Wakamatsu doesn’t speak Japanese and he mostly grew up in Hayward, California. I’m not sure the Mariners deserve to be called mavericks for hiring him, but, as steps go, this is a pretty nice one. Wakamatsu is expected to be named manager of the Seattle Mariners tomorrow . ...
Seattle to name Wakamatsu manager Wednesday — MLB - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
The Seattle Mariners will name Don Wakamatsu their manager Wednesday, completing a three-week search for a replacement for Jim Riggleman, who managed the club in its final 90 games last season according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer KING/5 first reported that the Mariners had picked ...
M’s to name Wakamatsu new mgr. — The Sommer Frieze
No Willie or even Valentine. Reports are that A’s bench coach Don Wakamatsu will be named Seattle manager. He takes over a team that lost 101 games last year, the most in the A.L. Free agent Ryan Dempster returned to the Cubs. $52M over 4 years. Brian Hoch of MLB.com (His Bomber Beat ...
Wakamatsu to Manage the Mariners — ShysterBall
Don Wakamatsu , that is, and until being announced as Seattle's new manager today, he has been the A's bench coach. Other candidates were White Sox coach Joey Cora, Red Sox coaches DeMarlo Hale and Brad Mills, Cardinals coach Jose Oquendo, and San Diego AAA manager Randy Ready. So what do we ...
Wakamatsu to be introduced Wednesday as new manager — Mariners blog
The Mariners are ready to announce Wednesday morning that they are making Don Wakamatsu the next manager.
Mills and Hale to return — Extra Bases
With the Seattle managerial search coming to a close with the hiring of Oakland bench coach Don Wakamatsu, that means that the Red Sox coaching staff will be returning to the team almost intact from 2007. Though the Sox let...
Don Wakamatsu to be Mariners Manager — FanHouse
by Matt Snyder Don Wakamatsu saw the Seattle Mariners from across the diamond 19 times in 2008 as the bench coach of the Oakland Athletics. Reports are now surfacing that he'll get them for all 162 games next season as their new manager . The team will make the announcement Wednesday in a ...
M’s to name A’s bench coach Wakamatsu as manager — BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
One got frazzled up And then there was one. After an extension search, which included seven interviews in four days, the Seattle Mariners are set to name Don Wakamatsu their new manager, a source told The Seattle Times. A news conference to announce the hiring is expected Wednesday. ...
Wakamatsu It Is — Lookout Landing
Baker's on it : Expect an announcement by tomorrow morning, but Don Wakamatsu is the new manager of the Mariners. ... There were people within the Mariners organization who favored Joey Cora for the job. But in the end, Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik got total say over the decision and ...
Wakamatsu Is New Mariners' Manager — MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
According to Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times, Don Wakamatsu will be the next manager of the Seattle Mariners. Wakamatsu has worked previously as a bench coach for the Oakland Athletics, and also as a third-base coach for the Texas Rangers.
Wakamatsu the man? Not yet, at least — Mariners blog
The Mariners are denying reports from KING-5 that the next manager of the club will be Don Wakamatsu, currently the third base coach of the Texas Rangers.
Don Wakamatsu Makes History as New Mariners Manager — Wash Post MLB
Don Wakamatsu is proud to be the first Asian American manager in major league history. He's also keenly aware of what his grandparents endured, generations before he took over the Seattle Mariners.
Wakamatsu hired to manage Mariners — Latest Sporting News Articles for MLB
SEATTLE (AP) -- Don Wakamatsu is proud to be the first Asian-American manager in major league histor...
Baseball Resume: Don Wakamatsu — Major League Baseball News
New Mariners skipper Don Wakamatsu spent his only days in the Major Leagues as a player with the White Sox in 1991, but he's had a successful career as a coach and Minor League manager.
A's happy for Wakamatsu's new job — Major League Baseball News
The A's were pleased that bench coach Don Wakamatsu got the job as Mariners manager, but they also know that they now have to seek a replacement. Wakamatsu also served as the club's Spring Training coordinator.
Don Wakamatsu introduced as Mariners manager — The Seattle Times: Sports
Former Oakland bench coach Don Wakamatsu is the Mariners' new manager. He was introduced at a news conference this afternoon at Safeco Field.
Wakamatsu blazes a new trail — Major League Baseball News
Like many skippers before him, Don Wakamatsu is a former catcher who spent little time in the big leagues. What separates Wakamatsu from all others, however, is his distinction as the first Asian-American Major League manager.
Wakamatsu hopes to bring longevity — Major League Baseball News
New Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu joined a long list of Seattle managers, as he became the 14th manager in franchise history when he was hired Wednesday.
Seattle Mariners name Don Wakamatsu as manager — The Seattle Times: Sports
Don Wakamatsu became the first Asian-American manager in major league baseball history when he was hired Wednesday by the Seattle Mariners.
Mariners hire Don Wakamatsu as manager (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
Don Wakamatsu became the first Asian-American manager in major league baseball history when he was hired Wednesday by the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners' 14th manager, Wakamatsu was bench coach for the Oakland Athletics last season. Before that he ...
M's Wakamatsu is first Asian-American MLB skip — FOXSports.com News for MLB
The Seattle Mariners have picked Don Wakamatsu as their new manager. The Mariners chose the Oakland bench coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The Mariners were the only team in the majors ...
Seattle Mariners name Don Wakamatsu as manager — Boston.com -- Baseball News
Don Wakamatsu became the first Asian-American manager in major league baseball history when he was hired Wednesday by the Seattle Mariners.
Wakamatsu named Mariners manager — Major League Baseball News
Don Wakamatsu is the new manager of the Mariners, and he'll be introduced at Safeco Field on Wednesday.
Perseverance helps get Don Wakamatsu his first job as M's manager with Alvin Davis' approval — The Seattle Times: Sports
Let it be known that Don Wakamatsu — of the managing Wakamatsus — has the all-important endorsement of Mr. Mariner. "Don is just solid...
In Don Wakamatsu, Mariners take unprecedented journey — The Seattle Times: Sports
Well, if you had Jack Zduriencik and Don Wakamatsu in the Mariners makeover pool, congratulations, you've just won a trip to Japan to find...
Mariners will introduce Wakamatsu as new manager today — The Seattle Times: Sports
Don Wakamatsu has been hired as M's manager over a group of seven candidates, including former Mariner Joey Cora. Wakamatsu, the bench coach at Oakland, will become the first Asian-American manager in the major leagues.
Source: Don Wakamatsu is new Mariners manager — Boston.com -- Baseball News
Don Wakamatsu has his first job as a major league manager, and it's not exactly an easy one.
Mariners to Name Don Wakamatsu Manager — Wash Post MLB
The Mariners pick Don Wakamatsu as their new manager, giving the job to the Oakland bench coach rather than six other bench and third base coaches.
Source: Mariners to name Don Wakamatsu manager — The Seattle Times: Sports
The Seattle Mariners picked Don Wakamatsu as their new manager, giving the job to the Oakland Athletics bench coach and filling the only opening in the majors. Wakamatsu was chosen Tuesday over several other candidates, a person familiar with the ...
Don Wakamatsu will be named Mariners' manager — The Seattle Times: Sports
Oakland Athletics bench coach Don Wakamatsu is to be introduced to Seattle tomorrow as the new manager of the Mariners.
Source: Mariners to name Don Wakamatsu manager — Boston.com -- Baseball News
The Seattle Mariners picked Don Wakamatsu as their new manager, giving the job to the Oakland Athletics bench coach and filling the only opening in the majors. Wakamatsu was chosen Tuesday over several other candidates, a person familiar with the ...