With the news that Dodgers hitting coach Aaron Bates will not be returning to LA, the SF Giants have a chance to poach him from their hated rival.
Around the Foghorn argues the San Francisco Giants should pursue former Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach Aaron Bates for their coaching vacancy. The Giants need a new hitting coach after Hunter Mense joined the Kansas City Royals. Bates recently left the Dodgers despite reportedly receiving a multi-year contract offer to stay.
The writer notes that Bates grew up in Santa Cruz and played college baseball at San Jose State. Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey wants the team to draw more walks, and Bates could potentially help improve San Francisco's offense.
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