The Brewers have exercised their 2015 club option on manager Ron Roenicke, the team announced on Saturday.The 57-year-old skipper is 253-233 in three seasons with Milwaukee, leading the club to the playoffs by way of the 2011 National League Central championship in his first year as big league manager.
"In picking up the option for 2015, it shows our confidence in having Ron lead this team on the field," general manager Doug Melvin said in a statement. "Last season was a difficult one, and Ron provided critical leadership with confidence and assurance that the Brewers can get back to the postseason."The team has a winning record in two of Roenicke's three seasons, with a single-season franchise record 96 victories in 2011. He was named the 18th manager in club history on November 4, 2010, replacing Ken Macha. In '12, he signed a contract extension through the '14 season with club options for '15 and '16.Joey Nowak / MLB.com
"In picking up the option for 2015, it shows our confidence in having Ron lead this team on the field," general manager Doug Melvin said in a statement. "Last season was a difficult one, and Ron provided critical leadership with confidence and assurance that the Brewers can get back to the postseason."The team has a winning record in two of Roenicke's three seasons, with a single-season franchise record 96 victories in 2011. He was named the 18th manager in club history on November 4, 2010, replacing Ken Macha. In '12, he signed a contract extension through the '14 season with club options for '15 and '16.Joey Nowak / MLB.com
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