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Former SF Giants minor leaguer transitions into coaching role with Angels

The Los Angeles Angels are rounding out their coaching staff after hiring Kurt Suzuki as manager. According to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register, former SF Giants minor leaguer Max Stassi has been hired as the Angels catching coach.

Former SF Giants minor leaguer transitions into coaching role with Angels

This will be Suzuki's first stint as a manager. He had a 16-year playing career before moving to the front office as a special assistant to general manager Perry Minasian.

Suzuki interviewed for the Giants' managerial opening, and made a positive impression.