Rudy Jaramillo has agreed to a two-year contract extension as hitting coach with the Rangers.
…who is this guy and what does he have to do with a-rod…

Earlier this week, multiple reports noted that Omar Minaya will not look to hire soon-to-be, free-agent hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo, for fear that he will be seen as a ‘manager-in-waiting,’ since Jaramillo had once interviewed for Willie Randolph’s job.
However, in today’s Newsday, Ken Davidoff explains that Jaramillo is disappointed, because he hoped to have an opportunity to work for the Mets, while noting [...]

In his most recent report for SI.com, Jon Heyman writes…

“Ran into Omar Minaya at the World Series gala Tuesday night … and he said he couldn’t hire Rudy Jaramillo as hitting coach because he ‘couldn’t do that to Willie.’ Minaya said he didn’t want the appearance of a manager-in-waiting since Jaramillo was one of the ones he [...]

Over the last week, multiple reports had suggested that the Mets would not finalize Willie Randolph’s coaching staff until Rangers batting coach Rudy Jaramillo’s contract expired at the end of the month.
In the Daily News, Adam Rubin quotes Omar Minaya as saying he expects to bring back Howard Johnson as the team’s batting coach, while passing [...]

In the Star-Telegram, Dave Sessions reaffirms that Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo will entertain offers from other clubs when he becomes a free agent at the end of October.
Last week at his blog for ESPN.com, Peter Gammons wrote that the Mets should hire Jaramillo, among other moves, in an effort to help improve for next [...]

Yesterday, on Sports Radio 660 WFAN, Mike Francesa was confused and incorrect when stating that the Mets had already announced that Rickey Henderson will be fired and replaced by Rangers batting coach Rudy Jaramillo.
…actually, when he said it, i just rolled my eyes, knowing full well that he was once again confusing speculation and suggestion for fact…it happens all the [...]

Last week at his blog for ESPN.com, Peter Gammons wrote that should hire Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo, among other moves, in an effort to help improve for next season.
Today, in the Daily News, Adam Rubin explains why the Mets will not finalize Willie Randolph’s coaching staff until Jaramillo’s contact expires at the end of [...]