Complex sentence: In August 2001, after Williams was fired, Kerrigan was named the interim manager; he led the team to a 17--26 record and was replaced by Grady Little before the start of the 2002 season.
Split into simpler sentences: In August 2001, after Williams was fired, Kerrigan was named the interim manager. He led the team to a 17--26 record and was replaced by Grady Little prior to the 2002 season.