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Dodgers Rumors: Assistant Pitching Coach Expected To Be Hired

Matthew Moreno
November 21, 2019
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Although the Los Angeles Dodgers figure to see changes to their roster before the start of the 2020 season, the front office and coaching staff has remained intact.

Calls for Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to be fired after a disappointing loss in the National League Division Series were dismissed by president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, who in turn has reportedly signed a new contract himself.

Bench coach Bob Geren interviewed with the San Francisco Giants for their managerial position, and first base coach George Lombard with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but both remained with the Dodgers.

Alas, change has come with Rick Honeycutt transitioning from pitching coach to a special assistant role in the Dodgers front office. Honeycutt is expected to be replaced by Mark Prior, who was bullpen coach the past two seasons. That void may be filled by Josh Bard.

Meanwhile, the Dodgers additionally are expected to name an assistant pitching coach, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network:

Dodgers have no known plans to announce baseball president Andrew Friedman’s extension. But he’s extended. And deservedly so. Dodgers will also hire assistant pitching coach (in house likely) and bullpen coach (Josh Bard likely, via @Joelsherman1). Those 2 moves will be announced

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 20, 2019

If L.A. is to look internally for an assistant pitching coach, a candidate presumably will emerge from the Minor League ranks or front office.

Although they appear poised to provide Prior with an assistant, that is not indicative of a lack of faith. At the time of announcing Honeycutt’s outlook, Friedman acknowledged promoting Prior was a logical — and likely — decision.

Honeycutt has since given Prior a vote of confidence as well, noting his strong communication skills, preparation and experience with the pitching staff over the past two years.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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