Four Potential Coaching Staff Replacements For The Pittsburgh Pirates

Sep 16, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle (left) talks with outfielder Matt Joyce (right) during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 16, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle (left) talks with outfielder Matt Joyce (right) during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 10, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; From left to right Minnesota Twins bullpen coach Eddie Guardado, LaTroy Hawkins, Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34), Corey Koskie and Ron Gardenhire pose for a photo during David Ortiz
Jun 10, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; From left to right Minnesota Twins bullpen coach Eddie Guardado, LaTroy Hawkins, Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34), Corey Koskie and Ron Gardenhire pose for a photo during David Ortiz

Former Minnesota Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire

Much like Dean Treanor, Ron Gardenhire might be a pretty realistic option here. The former Twins’ manager and Clint Hurdle are extremely close friends. And, currently, Gardenhire is not coaching.

Ron Gardenhire was the manager of the Minnesota Twins from 2002 through 2014. During this time he had a .507 winning percentage, he won six division championships, and he was the 2010 American League Manager of the Year. Following the 2014 season, the now 59 year-old Gardenhire was removed as Twins’ manager and became a special assistant to the general manager.

If Ron Gardenhire would like to return to coaching, he would be a great addition the Pittsburgh Pirates’ staff. He is a former manager, he has won a World Series as a player, and he has won a lot as a manager. Gardenhire is also one of the best pure baseball minds out there.

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