Report: Samson Out As Marlins President
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Derek Jeter won't be retaining David Samson's services if his bid to buy the Miami Marlins is approved.
A source told the Miami Herald that prospective owners Bruce Sherman and Jeter informed the league about their decision to remove Samson from his post.
As Dan Le Batard reported, new Marlins ownership plans to hire new top executive to replace David Samson, source confirmed.Samson to move on
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 18, 2017
According to Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, Jeter is taking over the day-to-day operations.
Samson, who has been the Marlins president for the past 15 years, has one year left on his contract.
The news of Samson's dismissal was first reported by ESPN's Dan Le Batard.
Baseball commissioner has told MLB owners that Marlins will have a new COO and David Samson is out as team president.
— Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz (@LeBatardShow) August 18, 2017