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Minnesota Twins: Paul Molitor Out as Manager After 4 Seasons

The Minnesota Twins are wasting no time rebuilding for 2019. On just the second day of the off season, the Twins surprised everyone by firing manager Paul Molitor. Molly replaced Ron Gardenhire 4 years ago and was celebrated as a returning former player. In 2015, the Twins went 83-79 and Molitor finished 3rd in AL Manager of the Year voting. The following season, the Twins set an ominous record for most losses in a season when they went 59-103. In 2017, The Twins made the playoffs, becoming just the first team to do so after a 100 loss season.