Via Mike Axisa of CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball:

Manager Joe Maddon has exercised an opt-out clause in his contract with the Rays and is leaving the organization effective immediately, the team announced. . . .
Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports Maddon is not considering the Dodgers at this time. He was able to opt-out of his deal as soon as [former Rays general manager] Friedman left [for Los Angeles] and Heyman says there were some “contentious” days between the Rays and Maddon since that happened.
During his introductory press conference last week, Friedman told reporters Don Mattingly will “definitely” return as manager of the Dodgers in 2015. Mattingly’s contract runs through the 2016 season.
The Rays went 754-705 (.517) under Maddon from 2006–14. He led the team to two division titles, four postseason appearances and the 2008 AL pennant.

Well, that was unexpected. Sorry, Rays fans.

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