PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 17: A view of a Pittsburgh Pirates batting helmet during the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 17, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
On Friday afternoon the Pittsburgh Pirates announced two changes to their Major League coaching staff. Christian Marrero was added to the staff as the new assistant hitting coach. Marrero takes over for Mike Rabelo who will be the new Major League field coordinator. These moves come less than a month away from the start of Spring Training in Florida.