Rudy Jaramillo is considered one of the top hitting coaches in the league, he was the runner-up for the Mets managers position in 2005 and was considered for the hitting coaches position in 2007 when his contract expired in Texas.In 2005 the Mets decided to go with a NY guy ( Randolph) and then after deciding to keep Randolph, they didn't want to undermine him in 2007. Jaramillo has an impeccable record with numerous All-Star caliber hitters who have come through the Rangers organization and with him becoming a free agent again this year, I have quietly wondered if Omar would go after him again. Last off season after the worst season offensive year of his career Jeff Francoeur went to him in the off-season. I'm not sure where the connection came from but more then likely it was Mark Teixeira who was traded to the Braves and came up through the Rangers organization or Jarrod Saltalamacchia the guy Atlanta sent to Texas in the trade. For the specifics on what Jaramillo worked ...
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