The Red Sox have selected Juan Nieves as their new pitching coach, a source has confirmed.Jon Heyman of CBS Sports - who was the first to report the news - said Nieves's interview with the Red Sox lasted seven hours.
Nieves beat out three other finalists -- Rick Peterson, Randy St. Claire and Steve Foster -- for the spot. ...
The 47-year-old Nieves has been the White Sox's bullpen coach for the past five seasons. Though he has never been a pitching coach at the Major League level, Nieves worked in that role in Chicago's farm system for nine years.
Nieves pitched for three seasons with Milwaukee (1986-88), throwing a no-hitter on April 15, 1987 against the Orioles.
That no-hitter was part of a magical streak for the Brewers. Video about their 12th straight win to start the season here. Lots of familiar faces in there, including another future Red Sox coach as the hero. And check out that tropical Wisconsin April weather!
ReplyDeleteHe was a stud at Avon Old Farms here in Connecticut.
ReplyDeleteCareer batting average at Avon: .525.
ReplyDeleteIs he the first Hispanic or Latino pitching coach in MLB?
ReplyDeleteBlues Jays get Reyes and Johnson? Farrel must be happy he left..
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