Former player Robinson Chirinos will return to the Orioles but in a new role. The club announced that he will be working as a special assistant in the baseball operations and player development department.
Following the hiring of Craig Albernaz as their new manager, the Baltimore Orioles have begun making decisions on the rest of their coaching staff. According to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner, bench coach Robinson Chirinos will not return next season as he seeks opportunities with other teams.
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Three years ago, Robinson Chirinos was concluding his 11-year major league career as an Orioles catcher. He spent much of the season mentoring Adley Rutschman, who came to the Orioles on May 21st and helped turn the franchise around.
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Robinson Chirinos is just 40 years old and only two years removed from his MLB playing career. Now, the former Texas Rangers catcher is the bench coach for the Baltimore Orioles, the team announced on Monday.
Former Ranger catcher Robinson Chirinos is the new bench coach for the Baltimore Orioles Former Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos has joined the major league coaching staff of the Baltimore Orioles, the O’s announced today.
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