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Hurdle becomes Rangers' hitting coach

Associated Press

Thursday, November 5, 2009

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Clint Hurdle plans to have a simple philosophy as hitting coach of the Texas Rangers, emphasizing a team-oriented approach and doing whatever it takes to score one more run than the opponent. Texas views Rudy Jaramillo's replacement as more of an offensive philosophy coach than a hitting coach. With improved pitching and defense, the Rangers don't feel they have to be sluggers. "We want to ingrain in them a team-first responsibility and your responsibility at any point in t ...

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