Astros add coaches, decline RHP Brocail
October 31, 2009
HOUSTON (AP)—The Astros have hired Brad Arnsberg as their pitching coach,promoted Al Pedrique to bench coach and added Bobby Meacham as their first-basecoach.
Newly hired manager Brad Mills(notes) and the Astros made the moves Friday. Houstonalso signed infielder Geoff Blum(notes) to a one-year deal and let loose right-handedreliever Doug Brocail(notes).
Arnsberg was Toronto’s pitching coach for the last five seasons. Pedriquefinished the season as Houston’s third-base coach. Meacham was a coach in ClassA for Philadelphia this year.
The 36-year-old Blum got a $1.5 million contract with a mutual option for2011 at $1.65 million.
The 42-year-old Brocail was on the disabled list three times this season.The Astros declined a $2.85 million option and paid him a $250,000 buyout.
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