In the last week, the Brewers named Ken Macha manager and announced Dale Sveum would be the hitting coach in 2009. Add them to First Base Coach Ed Sedar and Bullpen Coach Bill Castro who will return to the same roles they had in 2008. The Brewers third base coach, bench coach, and pitching coach are still up in the air. Currently, an offer is out to Mike Maddux who is deciding whether or not to return as the pitching coach.
Manager Ken Macha brings a fresh perspective to a team that has limped to the finish the last two seasons. He looks to fill the remaining roles with quality candidates with fresh perspectives. Also, Dale Sveum's move from Third Base Coach/Manager to Hitting Coach is an important change for the Brewers. Last season, the Brewers were plagued by a poor team OBP and were very reliant on the longball. We'll see whether or not the Brewers will make more contact and draw more walks.
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