| Posted
5-16-08
Francona, Hurdle announce All-Star staffs
New York, NY (Sports Network) - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona and Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle announced their on-field staffs for the 2008 All-Star Game, to be played at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on July 15.
Francona named Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland and Yankees manager Joe Girardi to the American League staff. Joining Hurdle in the National League dugout will be New York Mets manager Willie Randolph and San Diego Padres skipper Bud Black.
The two All-Star managers also invited members of their current coaching staffs to assist in batting practice and other field duties. Francona's Boston coaching staff -- first base coach Luis Alicea, pitching coach John Farrell, third base coach DeMarlo Hale, hitting coach Dave Magadan, bench coach Brad Mills and bullpen coach Gary Tuck -- will all be on hand.
Meanwhile, the Colorado coaches -- pitching coach Bob Apodaca, hitting coach Alan Cockrell, third base/infield coach Mike Gallego, first base coach Glenallen Hill, bullpen coach Rick Mathews, and bench coach Jamie Quirk -- will assist Hurdle on the NL All-Star staff. |
