I knew the Orioles had a big problem, but I had always believed it was the first base coach who refused to take batting gloves and shin protectors when a player reached first on a hit.
Orioles dismiss Trebelhorn as bench coach aftter 12 years with the organization
By DAVID GINSBURG, AP Sports Writer
September 30, 2007
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles began an offseason of change Sunday by firing bench coach Tom Trebelhorn, who spent 12 years with the organization.
The decision was made by Dave Trembley, who inherited Trebelhorn after replacing Sam Perlozzo as manager on June 18.
“We’re going to do what we feel we have to do in order to change the face and identity of this team, (so) we’re going in another direction,” Trembley said. “I can’t say that Treb is not coming back because he didn’t work hard or he doesn’t have knowledge. That’s not the case. I’m going to bring in somebody else.”
The Orioles will also replace first base coach Sam Mejias, Trembley said.
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Lenny Ignelzi/Associated Press via the New York Times