Former Royals, Cubs Manager Jim Frey Dies at Age 88

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The Chicago Cubs announced Tuesday that former manager and general manager Jim Frey at the age of 88:

According to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune, Frey died Sunday. The Cubs released the following statement about Frey, per Gonzales:

"The Chicago Cubs are saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Frey, a central figure in our club's most memorable moments of the 1980s. Upon being named manager for the 1984 season, Jim took over a club that had not had a winning record since 1972 and immediately helped return the Cubs to postseason play, leading the team to the NL East title and first playoff appearance in 39 years, earning NL Manager of the Year…