21. The day in question was not a particularly pleasant one for Astros hitting instructor Tom McCraw, who watched his high-powered offense get overpowered by Wood. 22. The team skipped batting practice and met with hitting instructor Reggie Smith before the game. 23. What he did send, though, is a new contract to the Sox hitting instructor. 24. Earlier this week, Hart met with former Cubs manager Jim Riggleman and Indians hitting instructor Charlie Manuel, considered the frontrunner to replace Hargrove. 25. Earlier this week, Hart met with former Chicago Cubs manager Jim Riggleman and Indians hitting instructor Charlie Manuel, considered the frontrunner to replace Hargrove. 26. Giants hitting instructor Gene Clines left the team on Sunday to take care of personal business. 27. Hart plans to meet with Braves hitting instructor Don Baylor and New York Yankees hitting coach Chris Chambliss over the weekend. 28. Jerry Martin, a Phillies minor league coach, was hitting instructor the last two seasons at Piedmont. |