Bill Bavasi

Bill Bavasi
Bill Bavasi
	Anaheim Angels (1994–1999) ; Seattle Mariners (2003–2008)

William Joseph Bavasi (born December 27, 1957) is an American former

California/Anaheim Angels and a 41⁄2 season stint as GM of the Seattle Mariners

(2003–08).

California Angels

Bavasi is a graduate of

Walt Disney Company. But late-season collapses plagued the franchise, and Bavasi was succeeded by Bill Stoneman on October 1, 1999

.

After leaving the Angels, Bavasi spent two seasons (2002–2003) as player development chief of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Seattle Mariners

On November 7, 2003, Bavasi was named general manager of the Seattle Mariners. During his tenure, the club had a total record of 322–395 and achieved only one winning season (88–74 in 2007).^[2] On June 16, 2008, with the Mariners holding the worst record in the major leagues at 24–45, Bavasi was fired.^[3] Mariners chief executive officer Howard Lincoln, who made the announcement, said, "Change is in order. We have determined new leadership is needed in the GM position. With a new leader will come a new plan and a new approach." Mariners vice president and associate general manager Lee Pelekoudas was named to take over in the interim.

References

^ Baseball America 2014.11.21
^ ESPN - MLB Standings, Pro Baseball Standings, Major League Baseball Standings and Team Records
^ "Mariners, saddled with 24-45 record, fire GM Bavasi". ESPN. 2008-06-16. Archived from the original on 2021-05-09. Retrieved 2021-02-04.

Preceded by Whitey Herzog	General Manager 1994–99	Succeeded by Bill Stoneman
Preceded by Pat Gillick	General Manager 2003–2008	Succeeded by Lee Pelekoudas

[1] Baseball America 2014.11.21

[2] ESPN - MLB Standings, Pro Baseball Standings, Major League Baseball Standings and Team Records

[3] "Mariners, saddled with 24-45 record, fire GM Bavasi". ESPN. 2008-06-16. Archived from the original on 2021-05-09. Retrieved 2021-02-04.

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