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Reds hire former Cubs manager Lou Piniella as senior advisor to baseball operations

The Cincinnati Reds have hired former Cubs manager Lou Piniella as a senior advisor to baseball operations, the team announced Saturday on Twitter.

The #Reds have hired Lou Piniella to serve in a consulting capacity as a senior advisor to baseball operations. pic.twitter.com/xmb1l4oowH

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) February 5, 2016

Piniella will also spend time with the team at spring training, according to Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay.

#Reds announce they have hired Lou Piniella to serve in a consulting capacity as a senior advisor.