Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins fired manager Ron Gardenhire on Monday after 13 seasons.<\/p>\n
The Twins finished 70-92, the organization’s fourth straight losing season. Gardenhire had one year left on a two-year deal he signed prior to the start of this past season.<\/p>\n
Twins general manager Terry Ryan met with Gardenhire Monday morning and said the decision to move on was mutual.<\/p>\n
“The reason for this change is that in recent years we haven’t won enough games,” said Ryan. “It’s that simple.”<\/p>\n
Gardenhire, who had managed the Twins since 2002 and was named AL manager of the year in 2010, was 1,068-1,039 as skipper of the team. He led the organization to the postseason six times, but hadn’t been there since losing in the divisional round in 2010.<\/p>\n
“I’m out of here because we didn’t win,” said Gardenhire. “It’s all about wins and losses.<\/p>\n
“I’ve been doing this for a long time,” he added. “Sometimes people just need to hear it from a different voice.”<\/p>\n
Gardenhire said he’s not burned out and would welcome another managing opportunity.<\/p>\n
The Twins have offered Gardenhire an undisclosed position within the organization, which Gardenhire has not accepted yet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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