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After firing Mike Redmond and moving Dan Jennings from the front office into the dugout, the Marlins are not done making moves. According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, Lenny Harris will become the new third base coach after confusion with the signs resulted in Brett Butler getting demoted.
Source: Lenny Harris taking over as #Marlins third base coach.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 26, 2015
Butler reassigned to #Marlins outfield and base-running coach, per @BNightengale.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 26, 2015
Since the Marlins fired Redmond, the club has struggled to win consistently and as Rosenthal adds, managers around the league have had difficulty understanding the move. Some have gone on to second-guess Jennings' moves throughout the week, and with Harris taking over at third base, Rosenthal notes the coaching changes are beginning to affect the players' performance.
The #Marlins under Jennings could turn into a soap opera. Numerous sources say frustration among players mounting.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 26, 2015
Butler managed Arizona's Triple-A affiliate for five seasons before joining the Marlins' staff. When Redmond was dismissed, the expectation was Butler would serve as the interim manager. He has been the third base coach for the last two seasons and will now oversee Miami's outfield and base-running. Although he is still on the staff, Butler could opt to resign moving forward. Confusion with regard to signs became apparent, Rosenthal notes, and led the Marlins to make a change.
Sources: Confusion over signs with #Marlins evident in past week; likely influenced decision on Butler.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 26, 2015
The Marlins hired Harris to be the assistant hitting coach before the start of the season. He does not have any third base coaching experience and the Marlins may explore other coaching options.
Rosenthal reports frustration among Marlins' players is becoming clear, but the organization may not be motivated to make any other coaching changes until the offseason.
The #Marlins under Jennings could turn into a soap opera. Numerous sources say frustration among players mounting.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 26, 2015