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- Updated: September 6, 2016
ST. PETERSBURG — Derek Shelton has been dismissed as Rays hitting coach, the team announced on Tuesday. Chad Mottola will take over the position.
“We are grateful for all that Derek has given to the Rays for the past seven seasons,” Rays president of baseball operations Matt Silverman said in a statement. “He brought great energy to our clubhouse and his work ethic with our hitters was outstanding. We decided it was time for a new voice. Chad has worked with players throughout the organization for several years now, and we are excited for the perspectives and experiences he will bring to this …
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