Mike Wilner of Toronto's FAN 590 is reporting that Blue Jays manager John Gibbons is to be relieved of his position before tonights game in Pittsburgh. A press conference is scheduled later this afternoon.
Definitely more to come on this report.
Update - 1:28PM EST
It has become official. Gibbons, Witt, Peavy among others are out according to Wilner. Only two members of the coaching staff remain, what an overhaul!
Ex-Jays manager Cito Gaston has taken over the job. Gaston, along with the rest of the early 90s coaching staff are back.
Update - 1:42PM EST
Gaston's job is being referred to as 'interim'. Wilner recalls the last time Gaston was named the interim manager he stuck around for 8 years.
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John Gibbons to be Relieved
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Brandon Heikoop
on Fri 20 Jun 2008 01:06 PM EDT | Permanent Link
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