About Grady Little
William Grady Little is an American former player and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). He managed the Boston Red Sox from 2002 to 2003 and the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2006 to 2007. He recently served in the front office for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In his second season with the Red Sox, Little guided the team to a record of 95–67 and an appearance in the 2003 American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees. Supporters responded that Little's decision to trust Martinez was in keeping with his intuitive style that had brought the Red Sox that far in the first place. He managed in the minor leagues for 16 years, compiling a record of 1,054–903 (.539). His tenure was successful, as the Red Sox won a combined 188 games in his two seasons and nearly took the pennant in 2003.
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