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Tigers hire Brookens to coach first, oversee outfield, baserunning

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers named former infielder Tom Brookens as the team's first base, outfield and baserunning coach.

Manager Jim Leyland said Monday Brookens is a "perfect fit" for the staff.

Brookens played 12 seasons with Detroit (1979-88), the New York Yankees (1989) and Cleveland Indians (1990). He finished his career with a .246 batting average, 71 home runs and 431 RBI in 1,336 games.

He spent the past five seasons as a minor league manager in the Tigers organization, compiling a 310-262 record.

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Reputation:93
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Since:Oct 23, 2006

November 9, 2009 2:05 pm
I liked Andy Van Slyke. But he informed the team at the end of the season that he no longer wanted to remain on the team's coaching staff. I don't have a problem with Tom Brookens either, though it's a bit odd that you have a career third basemen who didn't steal bases named as your "baserunning and outfield coach."

The REAL problem with this team's coaching staff is with th
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Reputation:97
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Since:Dec 12, 2007

November 10, 2009 9:58 am
I'm not a Tigers' fan but I wanted to give my two cents on Tom Brookens.  His hometown is near me.  In 90-91, I was a member of the Shippensburg University baseball team.  Tom's nephew, Andy, was our starting 2nd baseman.  I think Tom had just been released by the Yan ...(more)
Reputation:93
Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 12, 2008

November 9, 2009 7:16 pm
I think this is a great move by Jim Leyland.  Tom Brookens brings all kinds of grit and tenacity to the main club.  I think this was a weak spot for Andy Van Slyke.  Some of the defensive decisions made by Tiger outfielders in the final week of games showed the lack of intensity as well as a lack of common sense made by the Van Slyke regarding how he handles his players.  Tom B ...(more)
Reputation:87
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Since:Mar 7, 2009

November 9, 2009 1:46 pm
Im assuming hes gone then?
 
 
 
 
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