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Congratulations Dusty!

Posted by Carl on December 12, 2007

From scout.com:

Williamsport Crosscutters
Here’s where the names get interesting. Dusty Wathan, 34, has decided to end his playing career and change his focus to managing. Wathan, who played for the Phillies organization at the Triple-A level last season decided to call it a career after 14 seasons. “I’m looking forward to turning the page in my career. I’ve always wanted the opportunity to manage and after 14 years of playing professionally I thought the time was right. I’m really looking forward to being a part of the Williamsport Crosscutters,” said Wathan about his new opportunity.

Wathan will be joined by another rookie Minor League coach as Eric Valent takes over as the Crosscutters hitting coach. The 30 year old Valent played parts of five seasons for the Phillies, Reds and Mets after being a supplemental first round pick in the 2005 Draft. Bill Bliss returns for a second season as Williamsport’s pitching coach.

Gulf Coast League Phillies
The GCL staff returns with Roly deArmas, Luis Melendez and Carlos Arroyo handling the coaching duties.

System Notes:
Many of the Minor League coordinators are returning to the Phillies for the 2008 system, including: Bill Dancy (field coordinator), Mike Compton (catching coordinator), Jerry Martin (outfield coordinator) and Gorman Heimueller (pitching coordinator). The new members of the Minor League staff are Sal Rende (hitting coordinator) and Doug Mansolino (infield coordinator). Rende takes over for Don Long, who followed former Ottawa manager John Russell to the Pittsburgh Pirates and will serve as their hitting coach at the Major League level.


Great news for “good guy” (and first blog interview, evah!) Dusty Wathan.

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