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Cubs Fire VP Of Player Personnel Fleita

Aug 15, 2012 4:14 PM EST

The Cubs have fired vice president of player personnel Oneri Fleita.

"This is just the progression of things that happen in an organization when new people take over," Fleita said. "I've enjoyed my time with the Cubs. I think we've accomplished a lot of good things here."

Chicago also fired manager of baseball information Chuck Wasserstom, who had been an employee for over 25 years.

Fleita joined the organization in 1995. He was the manager of the club's Class-A affiliate and also oversaw extended spring training.

"All of us with the Cubs owe Oneri a debt of gratitude for his tremendous service to the organization over many years," president Theo Epstein said in a statement. "Oneri has impacted countless people here in a positive way, and we wish him well as he continues his career elsewhere."

Via ESPN.com