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Organization Personnel.
Assistant GM- Tony Osorio just two years on the job but his teams are 60-116. He took over with two weeks left in 2008. 2 years 300k remaining. I'll see how much he contributes this season before deciding on the final season of his deal.
Manager- John Castillo took over last year and the team went 54-108. He likes his players younger and prefers to focus more on preventing runs than scoring. Last year was his 1st year coaching in any capacity. 1 year 93K left.
Bench Coach- Josh Alba 15th year as a bench coach. He bounced around from the NY Empire to Brooklyn to Philadelphia back to NY and then back to Philly before coming here in 2007. His teams have had 4 winning seasons and 2 wild card appearances. 1 year 74k remaining.
Pitching Coach- Jace Loewen 8th year as this club's PC. The Staff ERA has risen 5 straight seasons from 3.87 to 5.06 last year. I have already informed him that we will be buying out the remainder of his deal. I am already looking at free agent PC Mike Ligon a 43-year-old who started coaching the season following his retirement. He's been a coach for 7 years and his team finished 1st or 2nd in 6 of those years. Was part of the Black Sox 2003 world championship club. I've already extended a 5 year 550K contract offer.
Hitting Coach – Wil Varona 4th year as the Rustler coach and his teams hit like crap. .236, .242, .230, .224. He has 2 years and 130k left on his contract. I've already told Wil that I will be asking for his resignation immediately. I am trying to lure 63-year-old Alejandro Aquirre who was let go by Dallas this past year after 11 years there. His last 7 teams made the post-season and 2 (2000, 2001) won it all. He's had 1 team hit below .250 in his career. I've offered him a 4-year 396K contract.
Scouting Director- Tom Tuff In his 7th season here, he spent 4 in Memphis as the GM prior to this job. His 4 years as a GM his team won their division and his 1st year here as Director they did as well. Last 4 seasons this club has lost more games each year, from 90 to 92 to 101 to last years 108. He has 3 years 768K left on his deal. I give him a year before I assess whether he is my guy. This is without a doubt the most important job in the organization.
Head Trainer- Josh Cowell 58 years old and a legend. He's a no brainer and he has 4 years 576K left on his contract.
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