This left the Dundalk chapter with the responsibility of finding the man who could replace Johnson as music director.

But if that's the real scenario, who would replace Johnson as the Mets' manager?

Australia was still some way behind when Lindwall replaced Johnson.

He is 11-3 in home starts as a Bill and 2-1 since he replaced Johnson.

Nixon, who replaced Johnson in 1969, referred to his foreign policy as détente, or a relaxation of tension.

Last year, with Reynolds replacing Johnson in the middle of the season, the team was 29-53, but it continued to sell out its games.

The search began in earnest today, on the week's first day of practice, to replace Johnson and to fit in all the other newcomers.

In replacing Johnson, a loquacious natural with lots to say, he heads into a situation where he is less than welcome.

Jim Fregosi, who has previously managed three other teams, was named to replace Johnson.

Now, here he was, saying yes to the offer to replace Johnson, who had just completed the best six years of any manager in the big leagues.