BALTIMORE (AP) — A person familiar with the decision says Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail is leaving the team.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on Friday night on condition of anonymity because the Orioles hadn’t announced the move.
Baltimore went 69-93 during its 14th consecutive losing season, and MacPhail’s contract expires on Oct. 31.
MacPhail took the job in June 2007 with the intention of bringing his favorite childhood team back into prominence. He made several moves that paid off, acquiring shortstop J.J. Hardy, outfielder Adam Jones and All-Star catcher Matt Wieters, but Baltimore was hurt by its inexperienced pitching staff while trying to navigate the tough AL East.
There is talk manager Buck Showalter could move upstairs.
