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Sal, The Barber · 02-04-2013, 03:44 PM

3 November 2002
Cheyenne, WY

The Cowboy coaching staff returns for the 2003 season. Manager Terry Taylor and Bench Coach Antonio Martinez were signed through 2003 and will be coaching this season in their contracts' final years. Pitching Coach Vaughan Webster and Hitting Coach Jose Sosa were re-signed for the 2003 season. So all contracts for Cowboy coaches will come due at the end of the upcoming season.

This group is joined by a newcomer, Trainer Jesus Herrera. Herrera is signed through the 2004 season. He previously worked for the Boise Braves.

Boo Bentley did make a couple of more significant personnel moves. He hired new managers at Single A Collinsville and at Altus in the Rookie League. In both instances, he hired managers with no previous managerial experience.

Former Rookie League Hitting Coach Darren Vincent was hired at Altus. Bentley praised Vincent's ability to work with rookies and said Vincent would pair nicely with well-regarded Altus Pitching Coach Joe Chapman.

At Collinsville, Bentley hired a former pitching coach. Arturo Santana coached pitchers at Altoona's AAA club in 2000. Again, Bentley pointed to Santana's ability to work with younger players as his reason for hiring him.

Both new managers were signed to single year contracts.

In a rather unexpected move, Head Scout Phil Green left the Cheyenne organization, citing philosophical differences. Green said he had plenty of other options and that he thought it was time to move on. Bentley expressed surprise and disappointment at the development. "I thought we would be able to get together and make a deal so that Phil could continue working in Cheynne," Bentley said. "We thank him for his contributions to our organization and wish him well."

It probably didn't sit well with Bentley, however, that a few days later Green took a job with the Youngstown Steelmen. The Steelmen had a very disappointing 2002 and fired their GM at season's end. There were rumors that Bentley would have taken that job last year had it been available. But Youngstown was coming off a super 2001 and was primed to move forward; they have a stable a solid young prospects. Green should only help the Steelmen add to that stable.

Bentley shot back though and hired legendary scout Norm Rucker. Rucker is only 37, but his reputation is Hall of Fame worthy already. Bentley acknowledged that there would be some adjustments necessary but that he was certain Rucker would lead Cheyenne forward. "As positive as our recent success has been," Bentley said, "we still have some work to do to improve the quality of our prospects and minor leaguers. Rucker will help us do that."

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Sal, The Barber All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 594	The Off-Season Begins 3 November 2002 Cheyenne, WY The Cowboy coaching staff returns for the 2003 season. Manager Terry Taylor and Bench Coach Antonio Martinez were signed through 2003 and will be coaching this season in their contracts' final years. Pitching Coach Vaughan Webster and Hitting Coach Jose Sosa were re-signed for the 2003 season. So all contracts for Cowboy coaches will come due at the end of the upcoming season. This group is joined by a newcomer, Trainer Jesus Herrera. Herrera is signed through the 2004 season. He previously worked for the Boise Braves. Boo Bentley did make a couple of more significant personnel moves. He hired new managers at Single A Collinsville and at Altus in the Rookie League. In both instances, he hired managers with no previous managerial experience. Former Rookie League Hitting Coach Darren Vincent was hired at Altus. Bentley praised Vincent's ability to work with rookies and said Vincent would pair nicely with well-regarded Altus Pitching Coach Joe Chapman. At Collinsville, Bentley hired a former pitching coach. Arturo Santana coached pitchers at Altoona's AAA club in 2000. Again, Bentley pointed to Santana's ability to work with younger players as his reason for hiring him. Both new managers were signed to single year contracts. In a rather unexpected move, Head Scout Phil Green left the Cheyenne organization, citing philosophical differences. Green said he had plenty of other options and that he thought it was time to move on. Bentley expressed surprise and disappointment at the development. "I thought we would be able to get together and make a deal so that Phil could continue working in Cheynne," Bentley said. "We thank him for his contributions to our organization and wish him well." It probably didn't sit well with Bentley, however, that a few days later Green took a job with the Youngstown Steelmen. The Steelmen had a very disappointing 2002 and fired their GM at season's end. There were rumors that Bentley would have taken that job last year had it been available. But Youngstown was coming off a super 2001 and was primed to move forward; they have a stable a solid young prospects. Green should only help the Steelmen add to that stable. Bentley shot back though and hired legendary scout Norm Rucker. Rucker is only 37, but his reputation is Hall of Fame worthy already. Bentley acknowledged that there would be some adjustments necessary but that he was certain Rucker would lead Cheyenne forward. "As positive as our recent success has been," Bentley said, "we still have some work to do to improve the quality of our prospects and minor leaguers. Rucker will help us do that."