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Royals shed two coaches, retain rest

Oct 6, 2009
 
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Bullpen coach Mizerock will not return for 2010 season KANSAS CITY -- The Royals' coaching staff, except for bullpen coach John Mizerock and first-base coach Rusty Kuntz, will return for the 2010 season under manager Trey Hillman. The Royals announced on Tuesday that Mizerock's contract was not renewed and that Kuntz will become a special assistant to general manager Dayton Moore and an outfield and baserunning instructor. Special assignments coach Eddie Rodriguez, who managed Team USA to the World Cup championship last month, will become the first-base coach. The new bullpen coach will be hired later. Returning will be bench coach John Gibbons, third-base coach Dave Owen, hitting coach Kevin Seitzer and pitching coach Bob McClure. Moore said that the Royals decided they wanted a bullpen coach with a pitching background.... [read full story]                    

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Mizerock Will Not Return To Royals

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