Sigh. After the lost season for the Cubs, I could have easily stayed away until the organizational meetings next month. But when someone delivers you a gift, such as the Cubs in signing Rudy Jaramillo to serve as the new hitting instructor, you're obligated to say "Thank you!"
Say it with me now. A hitting coach is now a panacea. A hitting coach is not a savior. A hitting coach is often only as good as the talent that he has to work with.
Okay, now that we have gotten this out of the way, here's what signing Jaramillo is though, in my opinion. First, it's an excellent organizational move that puts one of the league best coaching talents on to a Cubs staff that continues to be one of the best in the business.
And as important as the accolades that you'll hear about are: excellent c ...
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Chicago Cubs Sign Rudy Jaramillo, My Christmas Comes Early
Posted: 22nd October 2009 by Damen Jackson in MLBComments Off on Chicago Cubs Sign Rudy Jaramillo, My Christmas Comes Early