Star Gazing

We're in the Hot Stove period now between the end of the baseball season and the start of Spring Training, which is when the news pour in more than the stats.  But even for those whose eyes roll wearily at any time when  baseball is mentioned, this still this is notable.

The Chicago Cubs just hired Rachel Folden as a hitting coach for Rookie League. She's believed to be the first woman on a coaching staff in a MLB organization.

"She's going to be a star.  She's the first person I brought in for an interview," said Justin Stone, Cubs hitting director, adding "Rachel's been working alongside me for the last couple years, and there is nobody more confident.  You worry, or you take a second thought of, 'How are guys going to react to the first time they've ever been coached by a woman in their life?' Rachel's the perfect person to cross this barrier, because not only is she one of the most talented people in our industry, she's extremely confident. And, if somebody gives her crap, she'll get in the cage and probably outswing them."

​You can read more about it here.