Jim Leyland, the 68-year-old manager of the Detroit Tigers, is stepping down after eight seasons with the team.
Sources: Leyland stepping down as #Tigers manager. Told team after end of ALCS. Team has called news conference for 11:30 AM ET.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) October 21, 2013
Leyland took Detroit to three consecutive American League Championship Games and took the team to two World Series appearances.
The Tigers had one losing season during Jim Leyland's tenure as manager. The 12 years prior to his hiring? 12 losing seasons.
— Scott Bell (@sbell021) October 21, 2013
Will the Tigers hire from inside (Gene Lamont) or look elsewhere (Manny Acta)?
This is the greatest Leyland quote, and maybe the greatest quote of all time. pic.twitter.com/JUq9gcXkSn
— Sean Gentille (@seangentille) October 21, 2013
You will be missed, Leyland.
