Florida Marlins Name Mark Wiley Pitching Coach

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11/02/2007, MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins today named Mark Wiley their pitching coach, completing the coaching staff for the 2008 season. The announcement was made by Marlins President of Baseball Operations Larry Beinfest.

"Mark [Wiley] is an accomplished pitching coach, and we are excited to have him back with the Marlins organization," Beinfest said. "He will be an important part of our young pitchers' development and success at the Major League level."

Wiley, 58, returns to the Marlins after two seasons as Special Assistant for Baseball Operations with the Colorado Rockies. He served as Florida's pitching coach in 2005. The upcoming season will be Wiley's 39th in professional baseball, and his 16th as a pitching coach at the Major League level. In addition to his last stint with the Marlins, he has served as pitching coach for the Orioles, Indians and Royals.

Manager Fredi Gonzalez's coaching staff for the upcoming season is set: Carlos Tosca (bench coach), Mark Wiley (pitching coach), Jim Presley (hitting coach), Bo Porter (third base/outfield coach), Andy Fox (first base/infield coach), Steve Foster (bullpen coach), Pierre Arsenault (bullpen coordinator).

Source: MLB

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