Dodgers' coaching staff told they can look elsewhere for jobs

Following the news that the Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Don Mattingly agreed to part ways after bowing out in the National League Division Series, team president Andrew Friedman told reporters Thursday that they originally thought the 54-year-old would return to the team next season.

"When we started (talking) Friday, we expected him to be our manager in 2016," Friedman said in a press conference and added that the team had discussed the possibility of extending Mattingly beyond 2016. "It wasn't a job review thing that evolved into this."

"Did we push a piece of paper across the table that he turned down? No," said general manager Farhan Zaidi. "It didn't get to that point."

Neither executive gave any indication as to why Mattingly was let go, but did tell reporters that the rest of the coaching staff were informed they could look elsewhere for employment. Friedman added they hope to have a new manager chosen by Winter Meetings, and the 2016 staff would be discussed then.

Zaidi described their ideal new manager as "somebody that's a teacher and a leader and can help guys get over the hump to the big leagues."

It should be an interesting offseason for the Dodgers who will need to make a number of roster decisions - none more important than the team's future with Cy Young candidate and likely free agent Zack Greinke.