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Frank McCourt to handle Dodgers day-to-day

Published Oct. 8, 2010 10:39 p.m. ET

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Dennis Mannion is out as president of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and owner Frank McCourt is set to resume handling the day-to-day operations of the team.

No reason was given for Mannion's departure that was announced Thursday.

In a written statement, the team said McCourt would take ''a more direct and active role'' in managing the Dodgers. Mannion had been running the team while McCourt has been going through a contentious divorce with his estranged wife, Jamie.

The trial ended Sept. 29 and a Superior Court judge has three months to decide whether McCourt is the sole owner of the team, as he claims, or Jamie is a co-owner.

General manager Ned Colletti, who reported to Mannion during the past season, will report directly to McCourt, as will chief operating officer Geoff Wharton.

Mannion joined the Dodgers in 2007 as their chief operating officer after executive stints with the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Phillies. He was promoted to club president in March 2009, when McCourt promoted Jamie from president to chief executive.

Mannion said in the statement that he appreciates the opportunity McCourt gave him with the Dodgers, and that he plans to continue a career in pro sports.

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