McLearn, Mariners Shape Coaching Staff

John McLearn made his first coaching staff hire, choosing Jim Rigglemen as his bench coach. The article also states that they have offered the 3rd base coaches job to Larry Bowa. I like Larry Bowa, he's a fiery guy that is aggressive on the base paths.

I am waiting for the Mariners to hire a pitching coach. This guy is going to be in charge of turning Brandon Morrow into a starter and teaching King Felix to stay calm on the mound. He will be the most important hire for McLearn and the M's can't afford to screw that one up. I have heard that Mel Stottlemyer, the former Yankee pitching coach, is a candidate. That would be a very exciting hire if they can pull it off.

M's staff begins to take shape [Seattle Times]
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