We came to terms with a hitting coach and pitching coach today. John Silver, who actually was our pitching coach the past seven years, but decided to test free agency, re-signed with us on a one year deal worth $33,600. Silver works well with ground ball pitchers, of which we have a number.
Our hitting coach will be Don Landrum. Landrum was the hitting coach for the Dallas Texans for 20 years, but has taken the last three seasons off. The 59-year-old joined us on a two year deal worth $35,000 per season. One of Landrum's key focal areas for hitters is being patient at the plate.