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11-20-2001, 02:03 PM
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News
11/15/2001 6:06 pm ET
Dempsey named First Base Coach
Replaces departed former teammate Murray
By Bronson Wagner
MLB.com
Rick Dempsey, who played 12 years for the Orioles, has been named as the club's First Base Coach for the 2002 season.
Dempsey, who will also assist with instruction of catchers, replaces Eddie Murray, who was named hitting coach for the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday.
Dempsey, 52, returned to the Baltimore area this past season to work as an Orioles analyst for Comcast SportsNet. He spent the previous two seasons on the coaching staff for the Los Angeles Dodgers, serving a year and a half as their Bullpen Coach after being named Third Base Coach to begin the 1999 season.
Prior to joining the Dodgers, Dempsey was manager of AAA Norfolk in the New York Mets system from 1997 to 1998. He also managed the Dodgers' Class A affiliate Bakersfield in 1993 and AAA Albuquerque from 1994 to 1995.
"The addition of Rick Dempsey to the staff gives us a knowledgeable and enthusiastic presence and someone who is familiar with the club through his broadcasting work last year," said Syd Thrift, Orioles Vice President for Baseball Operations.
Dempsey, who has spent 34 years in professional baseball, broke into the major leagues with the Minnesota Twins in 1969. He was acquired by the Orioles from the New York Yankees in a 10-player trade in 1976 and spent the next 11 seasons in Baltimore, helping the club to two American League pennants.
He was named Most Valuable Player of the 1983 World Series when the Orioles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, batting .385 (5-13) with 4 doubles and a home run. Dempsey left the Orioles following the 1986 season and played for three teams before returning to Baltimore for his final season in 1992. He was elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame in 1997.
"We are pleased to add Rick to our staff," said Orioles Manager Mike Hargrove. "He brings a wealth of experience as a major league coach and a minor league manager, which both will be valuable assets in working with our team next year."
Bronson Wagner is the site manager for TheOrioles.com
News
11/15/2001 6:06 pm ET
Dempsey named First Base Coach
Replaces departed former teammate Murray
By Bronson Wagner
MLB.com
Rick Dempsey, who played 12 years for the Orioles, has been named as the club's First Base Coach for the 2002 season.
Dempsey, who will also assist with instruction of catchers, replaces Eddie Murray, who was named hitting coach for the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday.
Dempsey, 52, returned to the Baltimore area this past season to work as an Orioles analyst for Comcast SportsNet. He spent the previous two seasons on the coaching staff for the Los Angeles Dodgers, serving a year and a half as their Bullpen Coach after being named Third Base Coach to begin the 1999 season.
Prior to joining the Dodgers, Dempsey was manager of AAA Norfolk in the New York Mets system from 1997 to 1998. He also managed the Dodgers' Class A affiliate Bakersfield in 1993 and AAA Albuquerque from 1994 to 1995.
"The addition of Rick Dempsey to the staff gives us a knowledgeable and enthusiastic presence and someone who is familiar with the club through his broadcasting work last year," said Syd Thrift, Orioles Vice President for Baseball Operations.
Dempsey, who has spent 34 years in professional baseball, broke into the major leagues with the Minnesota Twins in 1969. He was acquired by the Orioles from the New York Yankees in a 10-player trade in 1976 and spent the next 11 seasons in Baltimore, helping the club to two American League pennants.
He was named Most Valuable Player of the 1983 World Series when the Orioles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, batting .385 (5-13) with 4 doubles and a home run. Dempsey left the Orioles following the 1986 season and played for three teams before returning to Baltimore for his final season in 1992. He was elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame in 1997.
"We are pleased to add Rick to our staff," said Orioles Manager Mike Hargrove. "He brings a wealth of experience as a major league coach and a minor league manager, which both will be valuable assets in working with our team next year."
Bronson Wagner is the site manager for TheOrioles.com