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Cubs Fire Hitting Coach Gerald Perry

Found June 14, 2009 on Eli's MLB Rumors:
PLAYERS: Jake Fox
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs

After 2 1/2 seasons, the Cubs have fired hitting coach Gerald Perry. The move comes after the teams .246 batting average, which ranks last among the National League. He will be replaced by Iowa Cubs hitting coach Von Joshua.
The move to bring in Joshua should certainly spark conversation about the possibility of bringing back Jake Fox. 
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