SAN FRANCISCO – The Giants continued the official overhaul of their coaching staff on Thursday while publicizing one new hire, announcing that former pitcher Matt Herges would replace Mark Gardner as the team’s bullpen coach.
The club also made official what had been known for several days: hitting coach Hensley “Bam Bam” Meulens will be shifted to become bench coach, while former bench coach Ron Wotus will become the third base coach.
Wotus will become the Giants’ third coach at that position in three seasons; Phil Nevin, who replaced Roberto Kelly to begin last season, was not retained.