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Former Mariners pitching coach takes that position with Diamondbacks
Nick Piecoro
The Arizona Republic
Oct. 17, 2005
The Diamondbacks announced the hiring of Bryan Price as their new pitching coach today.
Price, who replaces Mark Davis, will be reunited with Bob Melvin, the Diamondbacks manager who became good friends with Price during their two seasons together in Seattle.
Price said his relationship with Melvin was a “huge factor” in his decision, noting that he knows what to expect out of his new job.
“Beyond that, we're great friends and I think great friendships are built on great trust,” he said. “I know that we've established that in our two years in Seattle.”
Price spent the past six seasons as the Mariners pitching coach before resigning after the season. Melvin managed in Seattle in 2003 and 2004.
The Diamondbacks made no secret of their interest in Price, the only candidate they interviewed for the position.
Price also interviewed for the Florida Marlins’ managerial vacancy and spoke over the weekend with new Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland about a position on Leyland’s staff.
Price, who spoke over the phone with Florida officials last week, had planned to fly to New York for the interview but was unable to travel after injuring his shoulder in a mountain biking accident. He underwent shoulder surgery last week.
Former Mariners pitching coach takes that position with Diamondbacks
Nick Piecoro
The Arizona Republic
Oct. 17, 2005
The Diamondbacks announced the hiring of Bryan Price as their new pitching coach today.
Price, who replaces Mark Davis, will be reunited with Bob Melvin, the Diamondbacks manager who became good friends with Price during their two seasons together in Seattle.
Price said his relationship with Melvin was a “huge factor” in his decision, noting that he knows what to expect out of his new job.
“Beyond that, we're great friends and I think great friendships are built on great trust,” he said. “I know that we've established that in our two years in Seattle.”
Price spent the past six seasons as the Mariners pitching coach before resigning after the season. Melvin managed in Seattle in 2003 and 2004.
The Diamondbacks made no secret of their interest in Price, the only candidate they interviewed for the position.
Price also interviewed for the Florida Marlins’ managerial vacancy and spoke over the weekend with new Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland about a position on Leyland’s staff.
Price, who spoke over the phone with Florida officials last week, had planned to fly to New York for the interview but was unable to travel after injuring his shoulder in a mountain biking accident. He underwent shoulder surgery last week.
