MIAMI (AP) Don Mattingly says he’s glad to be returning next year as the Miami Marlins manager to provide stability for a struggling franchise, because as a player he experienced the other extreme.
Mattingly played for the New York Yankees from 1982-95, when they made 12 managerial changes.
He’ll be back for a fifth season with Miami in 2020. His contract announced Friday is for two years plus a mutual option for 2022.
The Marlins also announced a two-year contract with shortstop Miguel Rojas that includes an option for 2022.
Mattingly’s contract had been set to expire after this season, his fourth in Miami. CEO Derek Jeter, another former Yankee, said Mattingly remains the right person for the job.
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