Possible New Pitching Coach Picks

Five possible candidates to be the Tigers' next pitching coach
September 29, 2008
By Jon Paul Morosi


Five possible candidates to be the Tigers' next pitching coach:

Brad Arnsberg
Blue Jays pitching coach
He has a strong rapport with pitchers and the AL's best ERA. His contract ends after this season, but he recently told the Toronto Star he is "99%" sure that he will return on a two-year deal.


Mark Wiley
Marlins pitching coach
He had success with the Indians in the 1990s. Perhaps more important, Wiley coached Dontrelle Willis in 2005, his best season.

Leo Mazzone
Ex-Braves, ex-O's pitching coach
He was the pitching coach during the Atlanta Braves' run of 14 National League East titles. His tenure in Baltimore was less remarkable.


Rick Peterson
Ex-A's, ex-Mets pitching coach
His staffs have carried their teams to the postseason in recent years. The Mets fired him along with manager Willie Randolph this year.


Curt Young
A's pitching coach
A Saginaw native, he pitched at Central Michigan and had a long A's career. He's worked well with a young staff; the A's will want to keep him.

What about Todd Jones?

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laprimamirala wrote:

nothing yet mentioning Jonesy

Jonesy should be pitching coach!

gdennis59 wrote:

Jonesy should be pitching coach!

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Arizona pitching coach Bryan Price, whom Leyland interviewed prior to hiring Hernandez in 2005, could become available. Price’s contract expired at the end of this season, and he has reached the postseason with both Seattle and Arizona.