The Phillies have hired Bob McClure as the major league pitching coach, Manager Ryne Sandberg announced today. Additionally, Rod Nichols has been retained as the bullpen coach and Jesus Tiamo will return as the bullpen catcher.
McClure, 61, has seven years of experience as a major league pitching coach...
Phillies assistant hitting coach Wally Joyner has left the organization, that according to CSNPhilly.com Phillies insider Jim Salisibury. He will become the new hitting coach in Detroit with the Tigers according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX.
The Phillies still intend to have two hitting coaches for the 2014 season, and according to Salisbury's report, one name to watch is former Phillies second basemen
According to a report by FOX Sports' major league baseball reporter Ken Rosenthal the Phillies are targeting Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell to be their next pitching coach, replacing Rich Dubee.
The Braves have asked McDowell back, but he's not under contract and seems likely to interview with the Phillies before making a decision...