TEXAS RANGERS SETTLE ON CLINT HURDLE FOR NEW HITTING COACH

Former Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle is expected to be named the Rangers hitting coach, three sources said Tuesday.

Hurdle emerged from a group of four finalists that also included Thad Bosley, Gerald Perry and Rusty Greer, the sources said. Each interviewed Monday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

Hurdle declined comment Tuesday night, and general manager Jon Daniels said the Rangers haven't settled on who will replace Rudy Jaramillo.

The Rangers have not told any of the candidates that they have been eliminated from consideration.

"We have not yet offered the job to anyone," Daniels said. "We're finishing up our due diligence. When we've made a final decision, we'll communicate first to the four candidates and then make an annoucement."

That annoucement probably is on hold until after the World Series. The Rangers are content to obey the wishes of Major League Baseball, which requests that teams avoid making news on World Series game days.

Hurdle could be introduced Thursday if New York beats Philadelphia tonight and clinches the world title. But if the Phillies force a seventh game, the Rangers' announcement would be on hold until Friday.

Story courtesy of www.dallasnews.com