It's offficial- Jack McKeon will not be back as Marlins Manager in 2006

I blogged earlier about this here. Now its official and let the speculation begin.

By STEVEN WINE
AP Sports Writer Posted

MIAMI -- Jack McKeon went out a winner.

McKeon told the Florida Marlins before the game that he was managing them for the last time, then watched his team rally in the ninth inning and beat the playoff-bound Atlanta Braves 7-6 in the 10th Sunday.

``I was happy to win this one, go out on a winning style,'' the 74-year-old McKeon said. McKeon led the Marlins to the 2003 World Series title and a winning record in each of his three seasons as manager.Marlins veteran Jeff Conine said an emotional McKeon made his announcement in the clubhouse, and the players responded with applause and hugs.