MINNEAPOLIS - He was the third base coach who gave Kirby Puckett a high-five to punctuate his winning homer in Game 6 of the 1991 World Series. [url=http://www.devilsauthority.com/authentic-jimmy-hayes-devils-jersey/ ]Jimmy Hayes Jersey[/url] .He was the trusting candidate who took Minnesotas managing

MINNEAPOLIS - He was the third base coach who gave Kirby Puckett a high-five to punctuate his winning homer in Game 6 of the 1991 World Series. Jimmy Hayes Jersey .He was the trusting candidate who took Minnesotas managing job when many thought the Twins were about to be contracted in 2002.He was the affable everyman who presided over the teams turn-of-the-century renaissance and turned the AL doormat into a six-time division champion.Ron Gardenhire was just about everything in the 27 years he spent in the Twins organization. But even he couldnt survive the worst four-year stretch in franchise history.The Twins fired Gardenhire on Monday, saying it was time for a new voice after his 13-year tenure concluded with 383 losses over the last four seasons.The reason for this change, I think its safe to say, the last couple years we have not won enough games, Twins general manager Terry Ryan said. Thats what it comes down to. Its nothing more, nothing less than that.The move was made with one season left on Gardenhires contract, ending the second-longest active tenure in the major leagues behind Mike Scioscia of the Angels.Gardenhire played an integral role in the franchises turnaround, guiding the Twins to the playoffs six times in nine seasons from 2002-10. But Gardenhires teams only got out of the first round once, and his post-season record was 6-21 with the last win coming in 2004.The Twins have long been the model of stability in not only baseball but major professional sports, with only two managers over the last 28 years and two general managers over the last 20 seasons.But all the losing of late became too much to overcome. Over the last four years, the Twins went 78-148 from Aug. 1 on for an abysmal .345 winning percentage.Im gone, Im outta here because we didnt win, Gardenhire said. Thats what it gets down to in baseball. Thats what it should get down to. You have to win on the field and these last four years have been tough for all of us.The Twins finished this season at 70-92, making Gardenhire just the fourth manager in the games history to preside over at least four straight 90-loss seasons with the same team, joining Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Athletics (nine), Zach Taylor of the St. Louis Browns (four) and his predecessor with the Twins, Tom Kelly (four). Kelly returned for one more season after his streak, and he retired after an 85-77 finish in 2001.One of the things we hope to get back to here is a winning culture across our organization, and not just with the major leagues, Twins President Dave St. Peter said, later adding, Thats clearly one of the goals with this move is to jumpstart that. Not to say that Ron wasnt capable of that ... but I think we believe very strongly that weve gotten away from that in recent years.In an era when job security for managers is seemingly measured in months, Gardenhires longevity has been truly unique. The outspoken and fiery Gardenhire quickly became one of the faces of the franchise, as synonymous with the Twins as the interlocking T and C on their caps. He took over for the revered Kelly, who won two World Series championships, just as the organization was starting to regain its footing after years of bad baseball.I feel like hes my brother, not my manager, said a glassy-eyed Ryan, who has known Gardenhire dating to their days together in the New York Mets system in the 1980s.Ryan spent some time away from the organization this year to get treatment for cancer. He said Monday that a recent physical came back favourable and that he will return to the Twins next season.Ryan offered Gardenhire a chance to remain in the organization, but Gardenhire doesnt believe hes done managing just yet.I would have loved to have won a World Series, but that didnt happen, Gardenhire said. Maybe its still to come.Gardenhire clashed with some players over the years, but there was an expectation and hope among the players that he would return.We as players had a responsibility to the organization, fans, and coaches to win this season, starting pitcher Phil Hughes tweeted. We failed.Gardenhire joined the organization in 1987 and was added to Kellys staff in 1991. His record as Twins manager was 1,068-1,039. He won the American League Manager of the Year award in 2010, the last time the Twins not only made the playoffs but had a winning record.As good as it gets in my opinion. Comes to the park ready to win each and every day. Kind of a players manager, second baseman Brian Dozier said last week. Always in good spirits. He knows the game better than anybody Ive been around. I 100 per cent want him back.The contracts of Gardenhires coaches were expiring, but some of them could be brought back. Bench coach Paul Molitor is sure to be considered for Gardenhires replacement, but Ryans search will spread outside the organization, too.Sometimes people need to hear a different voice, Gardenhire said. They need a new face. I just want this organization to win; Ill be rooting just like everybody else.The run of futility has disillusioned a once-passionate fan base, with attendance in Target Fields fifth year the lowest for the Twins since 2004.Owner Jim Pohlad said dwindling attendance had virtually zero impact on the decision and they would have brought Gardenhire back next season if Ryan recommended it.He connected with me and our family way more than any single person in our entire career as owners of the team, Pohlad said. Hes just a special guy. Hes loved. Hes loved by us. Ill always remember him as a winner.___AP Sports Writer Dave Campbell contributed to this report. Scott Stevens Jersey . Future Hall of Famer Ricky Ray is in his prime and back for a third season in double blue. The 34-year old was magnificent in 2013, throwing for just under 2,900 yards despite missing eight games, tossing an impressive 21 touchdowns against just two interceptions, completing 66 per cent of his passes in the process. Drew Stafford Jersey . -- Pinch-runner Rajai Daviss decision to steal third base just as Oakland catcher Derek Norris was throwing the ball back to the pitcher caught most everyone by surprise -- including several of his Detroit teammates. http://www.devilsauthority.com/authentic-andy-greene-devils-jersey/ . - The Oakland Athletics have finalized an agreement on a 10-year extension to play at the Coliseum through the 2024 season.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- With six losses on their resume, the New York Giants could have been wondering if they would ever win a game this season. Instead, they searched within to see what they are made of. "The players and coaches have great pride in what were doing," Eli Manning said Monday night after -- at last -- the teams first victory, 23-7 over the Minnesota Vikings. "We just had to keep going, get rid of some of the mistakes, and play the way we need to play." They were efficient, if not overwhelming, which is all they needed to be against the mistake-prone Vikings (1-5). The Giants began the season as the team turning over the ball (minus-16 difference) while showing little penchant for playing defence. But against the Vikings, they had three takeaways to one lost fumble. Peterson, the leagues MVP last season and a 2,000-yard rusher, was held to 28 yards five days after his 2-year-old son was buried in South Dakota. The man accused in the death was indicted on second-degree murder and manslaughter charges, prosecutors said Monday. "It was tough sledding. We couldnt get anything established up front," Peterson said. "I was focused on preparing for the game, unfortunately it didnt work out the way we wanted to. It was tough. The defence made it hard." Peterson was not helped by a rusty Josh Freeman, making his debut as Vikings quarterback after being signed as a free agent when Tampa Bay cut the 2009 first-round draft pick. Freeman frequently missed open receivers, and several of his throws sailed yards beyond his targets. Coach Leslie Frazier said he considered taking out Freeman, but that the score was close enough for him to stick with his new QB. Josh Brown kicked three field goals and Rueben Randle caught a 24-yard TD pass for New York (1-6). "For us, we cant look too much past a win and a step in the right direction," defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins said. "We cant look beyond the next step." Marcus Sherels provided Minnesotas points with an 86-yard punt return, but his fumble without being hit during a runback midway in the third quarter set up New York at the Vikings 3. Peyton Hillis, signed last Wednesday with the Giants in dire need of running backs, surged in from the 1 for a 17-7 lead -- New Yorks biggest in 2013. The lead grew on Browns 23-yard field goal to finish offf a 16-play, 75-yard drive, and to 23-7 on his 36-yarder. Taylor Hall Jersey. . Another Vikings mistake handed those points to the Giants: Rookie Sharrif Floyd, a defensive tackle of all things, fumbled at Minnesotas 18 while returning a short kickoff. "We needed to get one on the board," defensive end Justin Tuck said. "I told (general manager) Jerry Reese that I think we have a shovel to start digging our way out of this hole. Hopefully, tonight is something we can build off. Its still a long way to climb out of this hole. But this was something that we could get the ball rolling." The Giants controlled the clock and the ball for most of the opening quarter and led 3-0 when Sherels broke his spectacular punt return -- the third against the Giants this season. He sped down the left sideline virtually untouched, then twice faked out punter Steve Weatherford. By the time Weatherford reached Sherels, it was at the goal line -- where Weatherford brought him down with a horse-collar tackle. Minnesota had a total of 8 yards on punt runbacks heading into Monday night. But Sherels set a team mark with 119. Before Sherels sprint, New York had gone 17 plays and used up the first 9:36, but bogged down at the 16 and Brown made a 35-yard field goal. And one play after Minnesota hurt itself on rookie Xavier Rhodes 23-yard pass interference penalty, Manning threw a laser to a leaping Randle in the left corner of the end zone for a 10-7 lead. It was the first time New York led at halftime all season. The defence held Peterson to 9 yards rushing on eight carries, and he didnt do much more in the second half. Manning, who led the league with 15 interceptions, didnt throw one for the first time all season. And while Freeman was picked only one time, by Antrel Rolle, he looked like someone who hadnt played in more than a month. "A lot of the plays were just a hair off," Freeman said. Freeman finished 20 of 53 for 190 yards. Manning was 23 for 39 for 200 yards. NOTES: Giants centre David Baas, who missed the last three games with a neck injury, returned but soon was sidelined by a knee problem. Hell have an MRI on Tuesday. ... Frazier said there would be MRIs for fullback Rhett Ellison on his left ankle, and halfback Matt Asiata on his shoulder. ... The Giants had given up a league-high 209 points before shutting down Minnesota. 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