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Mariners hire Melvin as new manager

Friday, Nov. 15, 2002 | 9:49 a.m.

Arizona bench coach Bob Melvin was hired today as manager of the Seattle Mariners, replacing Lou Piniella.

Melvin, who never has been a major league manager, was chosen from among four finalists by Mariners manager Pat Gillick. The others were Los Angeles bench coach Jim Riggleman, former major league manager Buddy Bell and Baltimore bench coach Sam Perlozzo.

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