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Rays Hire Shleton As New Batting Coach
Rays Hire Shleton As New Batting Coach
The Rays today announced that they have hired Derek Shelton as the team’s new hitting coach. For the last four and a half seasons, Shelton served as the hitting coach for the Indians under Eric Wedge . Shelton replaces Steve Henderson , who was let go earlier this month after four ...
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MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... breaks down the other catching candidates as well. Manny Acta had his second interview for the Astros' managing job, while Bobby Valentine and Bob Melvin are candidates to take Acta's former position as skipper for Washington. Tim Wakefield had successful back surgery for the Red Sox, who have a number of 2010 contract options to consider, include Wakefield's. Alex Speier of WEEI.com runs it down nicely. The Rays hired Derek Shelton as their new hitting coach. Shelton had been the hitting coach for ...

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