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Manager Strickland Loses Job; Fired by Lynchburg
Friday, November 13th , 2048
Byron Strickland was fired as manager of the Lynchburg Hillcats today.
Strickland was told of the decision during a 30-minute meeting with the club's general manager, who told BNN, "Byron was disappointed with the news, but understood that a change was needed."
Later at a press conference, Strickland told reporters, "I thank the Hillcats organization for giving me the opportunity and am proud of my accomplishments in Lynchburg."
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Manager Martínez Gone in Asheville
Friday, November 13th , 2048
Asheville Tourists general manager Joe Unknown today fired his manager, Júlio Martínez, citing "failure to utilize all elements of his roster properly."
Speaking to reporters while cleaning out his office, Martínez was asked to comment on that assessment.
"Part of a team's success comes from the talent that is put on the field every day. It's common knowledge that the Tourists are missing a few key components," he said. "I got the best out of the talent I was given. Maybe the wrong person was fired?"
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BNN Stats: Single-Season Records
Monday, November 9th , 2048
Who holds the single season record in the Carolina League for extra base hits?
Tom Kelley, POT, 101, 2006
Harvey Miller, FRE, 90, 2005
Marcus Giles, ASH, 82, 2001
Bill Hoyt, CRD, 81, 2007
Ben Theriot, SAL, 76, 2013
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