We knew most of the names already, with a variety of outlets reporting on the hires that the Washington Nationals have made for Dave Martinez’s first staff, but the Nats made things official this afternoon, announcing that all spots except a bullpen coach have been filled.
Chip Hale has joined the Nationals as Martinez’s bench coach, Derek Lilliquist is now the Nats’ pitching coach, Kevin Long is the hitting coach, Tim Bogar is the new first base coach, Bobby Henley returns as the third base coach, and Joe Dillon is now the assistant hitting coach in D.