SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jim Lefebvre and Ted Simmons were added to the San Diego Padres' coaching staff Monday.
Lefebvre, who replaces Wally Joyner, was promoted to hitting coach from minor league hitting consultant, a job he had held since April 2006. Simmons, an eight-time All-Star catcher, was hired as bench coach on manager Bud Black's staff.
Lefebvre, who resigned with six games left in the season due to philosophical differences with the front office. Simmons replaces Craig Colbert, who was fired.
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"We are very fortunate to add two coaches who have a history with this organization," Padres general manager Kevin Towers said in a statement.