Brian Bannister hired by the Giants

Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsEarly on in this offseason, the Red Sox decided to move both Carl Willis and Brian Bannister out of the dugout. Both coaches were staying with the team, though, just in different roles. At least, that’s what we thought. Willis is still with Boston in the scouting department, but Bannister has found a new job. As first reported by Jon Morosi of MLB Network and FOX Sports, the former assistant pitching coach is moving on to become the new vice president of pitching development for the Giants.

Bannister had been with the Red Sox for five seasons now and had developed a strong reputation among pitchers with whom he dealt. The former major leaguer started strictly…