Brogna saddened by Dipoto's exit

Rico Brogna has transitioned from player-information coach to professional scout. (Getty) ANAHEIM -- Keith Johnson had his first day as the Angels' new player-information coach on Friday while Rico Brogna, the man he replaced, continued to fulfill new duties as a professional scout, helping the organization find a bat while agonizing over what he could've done differently.

"I just feel part of the team, and by not being there, I don't feel whole," Brogna said in a phone conversation on Friday. "I feel like part of me is still there."

Brogna is grateful for his new position, which he stressed several times he does not consider a demotion, and he's looking forward to helping the Angels in a…