Nationals fire Manny Acta name Jim Riggleman interim
Washington Nationals dismiss manager Manny Acta amid a 26 61 start and elevate bench coach Jim Riggleman to interim manager. The move comes as the team struggles through the season.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 2009
Page
13
Washington Nationals dismiss manager Manny Acta amid a 26 61 start and elevate bench coach Jim Riggleman to interim manager. The move comes as the team struggles through the season.
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