Fort Worth Star-Telegram logo Fort Worth Star-Telegram 3 weeks ago

Texas Rangers’ new hitting coach wants to change thinking, not swings

Clint Hurdle might have been a man without a job, but he wasn’t a man without options only about five months removed from his job as manager of the Colorado Rockies. Full Article at Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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  1. I think more than anything else that is an asset that Clint has had that I’ve always loved, he’s always made everyone accountable ... I felt like we needed some presence. He brings that. We needed some experience, and I think we needed immediate impact. I think Clint brings that.
    Ron Washington – Ron Washington SOURCE: Fort Worth Star-Telegram 3 weeks ago
  2. I think we added a great guy to what we already have
    Ron Washington – Ron Washington SOURCE: Fort Worth Star-Telegram 3 weeks ago
  3. He used the term 'team-oriented approach,’ ... That really resonated with us. He said it was more about being the offensive coach than a hitting coach, more than just about the mechanics of swinging the bat.
    Jon Daniels – Jon Daniels SOURCE: Fort Worth Star-Telegram 3 weeks ago
  4. I think more than anything else, that is an asset that Clint has had that I've always loved ... I felt like we needed some presence. He brings that.
    Ron Washington – Ron Washington SOURCE: Dallas Morning News 3 weeks ago
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  1. Colorado Rockies manager Tom Runnells throws batting practice before a baseball game with the San Diego Padres in Denver, Colo. , Friday, May 29, 2009. Tracy replaced Clint Hurdle.
  2. DENVER - MAY 27: Starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez #38 of the Colorado Rockies is removed from the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers by manager Clint Hurdle #13 as catcher Paul Phillips #39 looks on in the seventh inning at Coors Field on May 27, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.
  3. PHOENIX - APRIL 22: Manager Clint Hurdle of the Colorado Rockies looks on during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 22, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Rockies 2-0.
  4. CHICAGO - APRIL 13: Manager Clint Hurdle #13 of the Colorado Rockies takes starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez #38 out of the Opening Day game against the Chicago Cubs in the 4th inning as catcher Chris Innetta #20 looks to the infield on April 13, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.
  5. DENVER - APRIL 11: Starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa #29 of the Colorado Rockies tosses the ball as manager Clint Hurdle comes to the mound to remove him as he pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies during MLB action at Coors Field on April 11, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.
  6. DENVER - APRIL 10: Manager Clint Hurdle #13 of the Colorado Rockies watches warm ups prior to facing the Philadelphia Phillies during MLB action on Opening Day at Coors Field on April 10, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.
  7. PHOENIX - APRIL 08: Manager Clint Hurdle of the Colorado Rockies warms up his team during batting practice before the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 8, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.
  8. DENVER - JUNE 30: Manager Clint Hurdle #13 of the Colorado Rockies pulls starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa #29 in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field on June 30, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.
  9. DENVER - MAY 18: Manager Clint Hurdle #13 of the Colorado Rockies leads his team against the Minnesota Twins during Interleague MLB action at Coors Field on May 18, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Twins 6-2.

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