December 23, 2009

Decker to manage Grizzlies

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Former Major League catcher Steve Decker has been named manager of the Giants’ Triple-A affiliate Fresno Grizzlies, the club announced Wednesday.

Decker, considered a promising managerial candidate for the Major Leagues, will be joined in Fresno by hitting coach Ken Joyce, pitching coach Pat Rice and trainer Anthony Reyes.

Decker, 44, has progressed quickly through the Giants farm system, having managed at short-season Salem-Keizer in 2005-07, Class A San Jose in 2008 and Double-A Connecticut in 2009, where he reached the Eastern League finals. He previously served as Triple-A batting coach. His Minor League managerial record is 328-185.

Decker played seven seasons in the Major Leagues, four as catcher for the Giants.

Joyce takes over for Hensley Muelens, who was promoted to Major League batting coach. Joyce spent the previous seven seasons in the Toronto organization. Rice returns as pitching coach for a second season. He previously spent 13 seasons in the Seattle system.




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