McLaren Fired

Just reported on KJR. McLaren finishes 68-88 as Mariners manager, 6th-worst in M's history.

Jim Riggleman replaces McLaren. Here's Riggleman's career major league managerial record.

Press Conference at 11am, via Geoff Baker.

I'll update this post as events warrant. Let the Bobby Valentine for manager campaign begin.

UPDATE (10:41 AM): The M's official press release is out, with quotes from Lee Pelekoudas.