Jays manager Gaston inks consulting deal
October 30, 2009
TORONTO (AP)—Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston has signed a four-year consultingcontract with the team that will begin when his managerial deal expires at theend of the 2010 season.
The Blue Jays announced the deal Friday. Gaston is expected to advise theteam in all areas, including spring training, minor league operations andscouting.
The 65-year-old Gaston and his staff drew criticism from Toronto players inthe final weekend of the season for the way they were being treated.
Also, pitching coach Brad Arnsberg is leaving the Blue Jays to take the samejob with the Houston Astros. He will be replaced by former bullpen coach BruceWalton. Hitting coach Gene Tenace is retiring. Former first base coach DwayneMurphy will assume Tenance’s role.
