HOUSTON — Taking over a coaching position in the middle of the season can be a tricky proposition, especially following a longtime coach who had great relationships with players.
Scott Emerson, the A’s new pitching coach, is well aware of the potential pitfalls. After all, he himself is a big fan of his predecessor, Curt Young, who was fired June 15.
“It was kind of tough the way I got the job. I feel so close to Curt, he’s a mentor of mine,” Emerson said. “He did amazing things for this organization, so it’s bittersweet.