The Seattle Mariners announced on Friday afternoon that they have parted ways with Lloyd McClendon. Jerry Dipoto cited a “desire for new energy” as his reason for dismissing the M’s skipper. McClendon exits the Emerald City with a record 163-161 through two seasons.
It was a bit of a strange tenure for McClendon in Seattle. The 56-year-old led the club to 87 wins, and fell just one win shy of reaching the postseason in his debut season in 2014. However, the Mariners took significant steps backwards this past season, losing 86 games and finishing fourth in the American League West.