Rudy Jaramillo is the last remaining link to Johnny Oates’ original coaching staff from 1995. He’s the longest tenured coach, and is widely respected and loved by his hitters. It does seem however, that 2008 will be the first year he’s not here in quite some time. That will feel odd.
Tim McMahon over at the DMN Rangers blog links to a rumour post that says that Jaramillo will go to the Mets as the hitting coach. As you recall, Rudy was a runner up to current Mets manager Willie Randolph, and the GM there (Omar Minaya) goes way back with Rudy.
If this does happen, who would you want to come in here? My personal choice for a hitting coach would be Rusty Greer. I think it would be a wonderful way to get him involved again – you know a lot of fans would make a big deal out of him being back in uniform. Plus with Mike Wood not a Ranger anymore, uniform number #29 is open again. Plus I bet Zack Minasian wouldn’t give out #8 next year, either.
Seriously though. If Rudy Jaramillo is gone, who would you want as a hitting coach? Leave a comment here – would like to see some feedback. Danke.
I think bringing in Rusty Greer is a great idea. He was always fun to watch and would be a definite plus for this team.
I think that Rusty would be a great choice! I’ve missed seeing
him out in the field these last couple of years, so it would
be wonderful to see him again.
NOOOOO!!! Rudy must stay! ='(
But if he doesn’t, Rusty would do a good job.
Just need a better pitching coach, never have been a fan of Mark.
Don’t go Rudy!! :(