As the Minnesota Twins brought on board newly hired manager Rocco Baldelli, it was assumed that there would be a shakeup in the coaching staff. Tuesday we learned of the first of those shakeups as it was announced that Garvin Alston will not be returning to the team after one season as the Twins pitching coach.
We also learned Tuesday that while Alston will not be retained, hitting coach James Rowson and assistant hitting coach Rudy Hernandez will remain in the club in their current roles. After being one of the candidates interviewed for the managerial opening Rowson’s status with the team did seem to be up in the air a little so it is good to get clarity on his standing with the Twins.