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The Browns had the contracts expire for their hitting coach, pitching coach, and scouting director -- so we took this opportunity to sack manager Hugh Duffy and the rest of his coaching and training staff.

We signed William Miller to be the new pitching coach, and Christian Black takes over as our hitting coach.

There weren't many quality choices, so we gave our managerial job to Tom Loftus, who brings with him former manager Chris Helton for his bench coach.

Jose Miranda was brought on to head up the Browns training staff. He is good with leg injuries, and excellent in non-arm or back injuries, while he fares fair to average when dealing with the back and arms. He is a clear upgrade to last season's Brewer team doctor.

Finally, we hired new scouting director Ramon Luna to foresee our scouting operations. He is outstanding at covering the major leagues, and average in "minor leagues" (next year or 1904) and amateurs. He is excellent at international scouting, but MLB does not allow international free agents, at least at this time. Still, another clear upgrade for the new regime in St. Louis.

Next is a look at the roster before I have made any changes other than "setting" up what I feel my 25 man roster should look like. I was getting my house in order and my staff together -- and no trades were looked into, nor offered to the Browns prior to the draft in which we will, of course, hold the first overall selection.

When you see the collection of talent that I have inherited, you will wonder how this team only won 50 games last year. Ye gods!