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Minnesota Moose Press Release
October 10th, 2006

New Owner Chris Beddick announced today that the Minnesota Moose have hired Tom Kelly as their new manager for the 2007 season. "Tom brings a steady, even keel approach to our ball club and is a proven winner. I am thrilled to have him aboard," Beddick said.

Moose also announce Kelly's entire staff from the 1991 World Championship team will be joining him. They are listed below.

Also joining Kelly's staff as Bench coach is Minnesota native and Hall of Famer Paul Molitor. "I am thrilled to bring in not only great baseball minds, but also Minnesota natives, who appreciate the history and success of Minnesota baseball over the years." In keeping with that, Gary Gaetti will manage the Moose's triple-A team, Chuck Knoblauch will manage at the double-A level, and Greg Gagne will manage single-A.

"Our goal as a franchise is to not just be competitive, but to win the World Series. We will play the game the right way and make the great fans of the Moose proud of the product on the field. Last place is unacceptable and we will do everything we can to ensure it does not happen again," said Beddick.

New coaches hired are Tom Kelly (manager), Dick Such (pitching), Tony Olivo (hitting), Paul Molitor (bench), Rick Stelmaszek (bullpen), Wayne Terwilliger (1st base), and Ron Gardenhire (3rd base).