A's dismiss assistant hitting coach Cron and QC coach Jensen

Oakland clears out two coaching staff positions as the organization moves on from Chris Cron and Marcus Jensen.

The Athletics have decided not to retain assistant hitting coach Chris Cron and quality control coach Marcus Jensen. The moves represent a coaching staff shake-up for Oakland. Both departures are official per the team. The A's will look to fill these roles as they build out their staff.

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Signal confidence: Roster · 85%
Tracked subject: Athletics
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