MLB Hot Stove Heating Up

Its been less than 24 hours since the Philadelphia Phillies claimed the 2008 World Series Title but already the MLB hot stove is heating up.

The Milwaukee Brewers today announced that former Oakland A's manager Ken Macha will be taking over for interim manager Dale Sveum as their next manager. Macha, who led the A's to two AL West titles was one of three candidates considered for the job; the other two being former Mets manager Willie Randolph and former Dbacks manager Bob Brenly.

Also today the first trade of the offseason was completed between the Kansas City Royals and Florida Marlins. Florida will send slugging first basemen Mike Jacobs to the Royals in exchange for right handed relief pitcher Leo Nunez. The financially strapped Marlins were shopping Jacobs because he was due a big raise this off season in arbitration. Jacobs hit 32 home runs and knocked in 93 runs last season, both career bests. Nunez was 4-1 last year with a 2.98 ERA in 45 relief appearances.

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