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Mariners Let Go of Hitting Coach | Seattle Mariners News
The Mariners front office made a bold move, firing assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes after a brutal offensive slump, with President Jerry Dipoto bluntly calling their performance “abysmal.” With the team averaging just 3.4 runs per game since mid-June — last in MLB — Dipoto admitted he wasn’t sure it was the right call, but insisted change was necessary to spark a struggling offense. Manager Dan Wilson reportedly tried to dissuade him. Despite Magallanes’ popularity, Dipoto acknowledged the decision was tough, emphasizing it wasn’t about blame but about course correction. The move…
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