1. Dodgers bench coach Jim Tracy and hitting instructor Rick Down interviewed Wednesday. 2. He writhed on the ground in pain and had to be helped off the field by trainer Charlie Strasser and hitting instructor Mickey Hatcher. 3. His body language and recent at-bats suggested as much to manager Johnny Oates and hitting instructor Rudy Jaramillo. 4. Only Tracy and hitting instructor Rick Down returned for second interviews because the Dodgers brass thought it was imperative to hire from within. 5. The Royals also said hitting instructor Greg Luzinski and first base coach Mitchell Page were fired. 6. The Royals said hitting instructor Greg Luzinski and first base coach Mitchell Page were also fired. |