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Jim Presley no longer hitting coach.


Greg

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So what is your point? Asst. GM is still a more broad-ranging job than hitting coach. Brady seems to be a pretty trusted voice in the front office, whatever his title may be.

People forget Brady was involved in the Scott Beerer signing as well and his job offer for hitting instructor in the org.

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