Cubs’ Essian Is 13th Manager Fired
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Jim Essian of the Chicago Cubs, criticized for his handling of pitchers, Friday became the 13th major league manager fired this season, the second by the Cubs.
Essian had a 59-63 record after replacing Don Zimmer, who was fired May 22.
Jim Frey, the Cubs’ executive vice president of baseball operations, has been mentioned as a managerial candidate.
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