Bob Geren served in various coaching capacities for the A's and New York Mets, and is currently the Los Angeles Dodgers' bench coach.
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19 Facts About Bob Geren
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Bob Geren was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the first round with the 24th pick of the 1979 draft.
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Bob Geren spent the first two seasons backing up Don Slaught.
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Bob Geren managed the Athletics' Single-A affiliate Modesto A's during the 1999 season.
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Bob Geren next was named the first-ever manager of the Oakland Athletics' Triple-A affiliate Sacramento River Cats.
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Bob Geren later returned to the Dominican Republic in the winter of 2005 to manage the Leones del Escogido.
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Bob Geren was called to the major leagues in 2003 where he first served as the bullpen coach for the Oakland Athletics.
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Bob Geren was eventually promoted to bench coach, a position he held through 2006.
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On November 17,2006, Bob Geren was promoted from his previous position as Athletics bench coach to become the 28th manager in Oakland Athletics franchise history.
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Bob Geren replaced Ken Macha, who was fired after disagreements with players and general manager Billy Beane.
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In March 2009, the A's and Bob Geren agreed to a contract extension for one year, with an additional options year.
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Fuentes later apologized to Bob Geren for going public with his comments, and A's owner Lew Wolff endorsed Bob Geren as the A's manager.
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On October 14,2011, the New York Mets hired Bob Geren to be the team's new bench coach replacing former bench coach Ken Oberkfell.
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On December 2,2015, it was reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers hired Bob Geren to be the team's new bench coach serving under new manager Dave Roberts and replacing former bench coach Tim Wallach.
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Bob Geren said his decision to leave the Mets for Los Angeles was fueled by a desire to be closer to his family in Southern California.
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Bob Geren won his first World Series in the 2020 season, as the Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in six games.
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In 2016, Bob Geren, known as an avid cyclist, was interviewed while riding his bicycle to work at Dodger Stadium for a Dodgers home game.
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