George Lombard Hired as Detroit Tigers Bench Coach

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of a euphoric championship celebration, but there is news that a major figure from the organization will not be returning to help the club try to defend that title next season.

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Pirates Considering George Lombard for Manager Spot

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Bench coach Bob Geren isn’t the only member of the Dodgers‘ coaching staff being considered for a manager spot.

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Dodgers Coaching Staff: An Inside Look at George Lombard

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Up until the beginning of the 2016 season, from Joe Ferguson to Davey Lopes, every Los Angeles first base coach over the past 25 years has been a player for the Dodgers at some point in their careers. What’s more, the club has actually seen less first base coaches than managers during the exact 25-year time frame.

George Lombard, however, has never (officially) played for the Dodgers. Better still, Lombard has never coached in the majors prior to arriving in Los Angeles. Yet as his fellow coaches and players get to know him, they are quickly discovering that Lombard may be bringing more energy and enthusiasm than any of his predecessors.

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