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Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:35 am EDT

Rusty Greer returning to Texas Rangers?

By Mark J. Miller

“RustyThe Texas Rangers need a new hitting instructor and it appears that the guy who has the second-highest on-base percentage in the team's history is in the running for the job, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Rusty Greer spent more than a decade with the team and had a .301 career batting average. He's apparently discussed the possibility of becoming the team's hitting instructor with general manager Jon Daniels in recent days.
Greer has been out of the majors for a few years, giving hitting instruction privately and with the Texas Collegiate League.

The Rangers are apparently expected to have its list of finalists for the gig pared down by week's end.

Source: Dallas Morning NewsNew Window

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  1. Joey
    1. Posted by Joey Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:48 am EDT

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    Rusty's career BA was .305, not .301- http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/greerru01.shtml
  2. Artist formerly known as Evil Empire!
    2. Posted by Artist formerly known as Evil Empire! Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:17 am EDT

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    Big Mac returned to the Cards as a hitting coach...I would think the Rangers should counter with Palmeiro :)
  3. str A's hooter
    3. Posted by str A's hooter Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:37 am EDT

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    Love to see Rusty Greer back as a coach. He can teach these modern day players, who think they know it all, the science of good hitting. Good Luck! Rusty
  4. Don G
    4. Posted by Don G Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:02 am EDT

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    It would be great to see Rusty back in a Rangers uniform.
  5. Livin' the Vegas Life
    5. Posted by Livin' the Vegas Life Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:08 am EDT

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    Rusty would make a good hitting coach. Rusty hit for average and power when needed. The return of La Grande Orange would make a great story.
  6. Phil M
    6. Posted by Phil M Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:06 pm EDT

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    This would be awesome.
  7. The Real Deal
    7. Posted by The Real Deal Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:54 pm EDT

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    I thought he was called "The Red Baron".
  8. J-$ Pimpson
    8. Posted by J-$ Pimpson Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:11 pm EDT

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    Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bring him in!!!!!!!
  9. Matty Joe
    9. Posted by Matty Joe Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:01 pm EDT

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    Go get Will Clark. He was a terrific hitter, was a valuable part of the Rangers playoff run in 98-00, and he would be a terrific addition to the clubhouse.
  10. Michael S
    10. Posted by Michael S Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:49 pm EDT

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    who cares they suck and always will with ron "pick ticks out of my hair" washington get a real manager and some pitching same old story
  11. StevenH
    11. Posted by StevenH Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:59 pm EDT

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    Post #10 is a jackass with old stereotype thnking. Quit scraping your knuckles [profane].
  12. Steven B
    12. Posted by Steven B Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:31 pm EDT

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    Rusty as hitting instructor would be great. Bring back Rusty!!!!!
  13. Winholder
    13. Posted by Winholder Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:20 pm EDT

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    I agree about Will Clark. The man could hit, he knew how to play the game and was a great club house motivator but he might not sit well with Mr. Washington. Will was not one to down play poor results or poor play.
    Neither would Rusty. I think both might be a thorn in the side of Mr. Sunshine and Roses.
  14. MACdaddy
    14. Posted by MACdaddy Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:51 am EST

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    Why not find room for Will Clark AND Rusty Greer. Both would be great additions to the clubhouse and bench.

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