Ken Macha Out as Brewers Manager; Takes Parting Shots at Braun, Fielder

by FanHouse Staff

Filed under: Brewers

The Brewers told Ken Macha on Sunday that they wouldn't be picking up his 2011 option, and the official announcement came Monday.

It surprised no one, and Macha's comments Monday morning to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shed even more light on the disconnect between the manager and his players.

Macha understandably noted the difficulty of living up to expectations after management got rid of CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets, then acknowledged some communication issues with Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder -- who just happen to be the best players the Brewers have. Macha said he tried to reach his two stars but apparently never could.

"If the effort wasn't reciprocated, then there's not a whole lot I can do about it. You can't force guys to do that," Macha said. "Some guys were open to discussion and some guys weren't, I guess, but that's the same with every club."

The former A's manager compiled a 157-167 record in his two seasons at the helm in Milwaukee. The Brewers said no decision had been made about the fate of Macha's coaching staff.

 

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