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Banister praises coaches’ poise in wild year
- Updated: October 2, 2016
ARLINGTON — The Rangers’ road to clinching the American League West, home-field advantage throughout the postseason and the most home wins in club history has not been a straight one.
Prince Fielder’s playing days came to an end in August, Shin-Soo Choo has made four trips to the disabled list, key members of the rotation have spent extended time on the DL, and several of the team’s youngest players, like Nomar Mazara, have been counted on heavily. Not to mention some of the team’s biggest contributors of late weren’t playing with the Rangers until August.
Manager Jeff Banister credits his coaching staff, with several members making their first stints at the Major League level, for being a constant throughout some of the madness.
“They show up every day, eager, and they have something different for these players every day to keep them engaged,” Banister said. “They challenge them to show up and work.”
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New to this year’s staff were hitting coaches Justin Mashore and Anthony Iapoce, pitching coach Doug Brocail and bullpen coach Brad Holman. Bench coach Steve Buechele, first-base coach Hector Ortiz and field coordinator Jayce Tingler are in their second year with …
