The Seattle Mariners have decided to let go of Lloyd McClendon, relieving him of his managerial duties earlier this afternoon, as reported by Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. The Mariners later announced that the majority of their coaching staff was also being let go of as well alongside McClendon as the club looks to start all over again.

The coaching staff consisted of bench coach Trent Jewitt, third base coach Rick Donnelly, outfield coach Andy Van Slyke and bullpen coach Mike Rojas. Pitching Coach Rick Waits will be reassigned. 

It was said that there was a possibility of this happening after bringing aboard Jerry DiPoto as their new general manager who reportedly wanted to go out and find a manager that he felt more comfortable with, someone who could better meet his expectations and the needs of the team itself.

The new coaching staff will likely be made upon the fresh hands of whoever it is that winds up taking over in the managerial role. One name that has been mentioned plenty is Tim Bogar. He was the Texas Rangers interim manager last year, but lost his job to Jeff Bannister who has committed full time to the position.

Once the transactions were made official, DiPoto had a chance to speak out via an immediate press release.

As part of the statement focused specifically on McClendon, Jerry said, "After extensive conversations it became clear that our baseball philosophies were jot closely aligned. In the end, I didn't feel like it was a very good match between Lloyd and I."

As reported by Ryan Divish, Chris Woodward, Edgar Martinez and Chris Prieto have all been invited to return to the big-league staff for the 2016 MLB season.

DiPoto called Woodward an "impact coach." He gained respect of both vets and young players. He also saw Edgar as very invested in his players.

In terms of what Jerry will be looking for during the hunt for a new manager, he says, "Energy, positive interactions with players, a good baseball background, a teacher, someone who can create a plan and lead people." These are all considered important aspects that DiPoto will be holding high in value as they go through the process. 

Last time McClendon managed a major league ball club was back in 2001 when he was with the Pittsburgh Pirates until 2005. McClendon ends his two-year tenure in Seattle with a 163-161 record.