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Ryan shows full support for Molitor, coaches
- Updated: May 24, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS — Twins general manager Terry Ryan has made it known he remains behind manager Paul Molitor despite Minnesota having the worst record in the Majors, but Ryan also said he supports the entire coaching staff.
The Twins entered Tuesday’s game against the Royals last in the American League with 156 runs scored and a 5.03 ERA through 44 games. But based on Ryan’s comments, it doesn’t appear any changes are coming soon to coaches such as with hitting coach Tom Brunansky or pitching coach Neil Allen.
“My belief in Paul Molitor is strong, and same with the coaches, I may add,” Ryan said. “We’re in this together. I’ve said that, and I’ll continue to say that.”
Ryan said the lack of offense has been one of the biggest surprises this season, as the Twins have dropped from scoring 4.3 runs per game last year to 3.5 runs per game this season.
“We felt like we were going to have some offense, but we’ve struggled,” Ryan said. “We’ve struggled in other areas as well. I don’t know what our average runs per game is now, but I’m sure it’s …
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