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Clint Clears Hurdles; To Become Rangers Hitting Coach
Dallas, TX (AHN) – Former Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle is reportedly expected to be named the Texas Rangers hitting coach later this week.
According reports Tuesday, Hurdle, who guided the Rockies hitters from 1997 to 2002 before his promotion as manager, was among the four finalists interviewed for the position.
Included in the list were Hurdle, Thad Bosley, Gerald Perry and Rusty Greer.
Though the Rangers have yet to make a formal announcement, Hurdle could be introduced in the next day or two pending the outcome of the current World Series.
Hurdle, 52, is widely believed to be the best choice to replace Rudy Jaramillo, who turned down a one-year offer for about $545,000 to remain with the Rangers for a 16th season.
Known for positive attitude and close relationships with his players, Hurdle, a former Major League outfielder, could easily gain the trust of the players.
Most of the Rangers’ core group knew only of one major-league hitting coach for the past 15 years- -that was Jaramillo, who left for the Chicago Cubs last month.
In the past season, the Rangers finished eighth in AL with a .268 batting average with runners in scoring position
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