The Chicago Cubs have named former Texas Rangers hitting instructor Rudy Jamarillo their new batting coach.
The deal is reported to be worth $2.42 Million over three years.
Jaramillo has worked with current Cubs Alfonso Soriano and Milton Bradley when they were Rangers. Milton Bradley led the Major Leagues in On Base Percentage in 2008 under Jaramillo.
Jaramillo left the Rangers after only being offered a one year contract. The Rangers could not offer more due to their ownership situation.
If anybody can help turn around what was a real pathetic offense for the Cubs this past season, Rudy Jaramillo is that guy. He has worked with some premier talent when he was with Texas.
This is a fantastic move by Cubs GM Jim Hendry and new owner Joe Ricketts.
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