Los Angeles Dodgers' general manager Paul DePodesta was the latest out the door of Dodger Stadium, fired by owner Frank McCourt on Saturday after two tumultuous years of strange trades, suspect signings -- and 91 losses this season. "Our high expectations were not met," McCourt said at an afternoon news conference at Dodger Stadium. "I like Paul. He has many positive attributes. It was difficult, but at the end of the day, that's my job, to make difficult decisions." Saying the team needs a strong foundation, McCourt listed among his criteria for a new GM the ability to evaluate player talent, communication skills, and experience. He set no timetable for hiring either a GM or a manager to replace Tracy, but did say that process will be on hold until a GM is in place. McCourt hired DePodesta after buying the team in January 2004 from News Corp. The Dodgers won the NL West title in his first season, but DePodesta riled fans by trading popular catcher Lo Duca and two other players at midseason. "I met with Paul DePodesta this morning and let him know that the Los Angeles Dodgers were moving on," McCourt said. "I thanked him for his contributions."