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<p>In <a href="page.php?w=Major_League_Baseball">Major League Baseball</a>, the <b>general manager</b> (<b>GM</b>) of a team typically controls player transactions and bears the primary responsibility on behalf of the ballclub during contract discussions with players.</p>

<p><big>Roles and responsibilities</big></p>
<p>The <a href="page.php?w=general_manager_%28sports%29">general manager</a> is normally the person who hires and fires the coaching staff, including the <a href="page.php?w=Manager_%28baseball%29">field manager</a> who acts as the head coach.</p><p>
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