Former Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach Aaron Bates opened up about the behind-the-scenes details of his departure.
After 12 years with the Dodgers, Bates is moving on after contract negotiations stalled.
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How Aaron Bates and the Dodgers parted ways
According to Bates, he received a multi-year offer, which he told Maddie Lee of the LA Times was “not a competitive offer.”
He rejected the offer and expected talks to continue, but no other follow-up offer came.
“Basically, they said, ‘I think we should go our separate ways,” Bates told The LA Times.