Hulett returning to manage Indians
Hulett, the longest tenured manager in Indians history, has compiled a 227-228 record in seven seasons with Spokane and won the 2008 Northwest League championship.
"I look forward to returning for another summer in Spokane," Hulett said. "The Indians organization is first-class and I'm excited for the chance to compete for a Northwest League championship in 2013."
Also returning to the Indians' staff with Hulett is coach Vinny Lopez, who worked last year with baserunners and outfielders in addition to coaching first base.
New staff members for the 2013 season include pitching coach Oscar Marin and hitting coach Bobby Rose.
Marin, who coached collegiately at Arkansas-Little Rock and Los Angeles Valley College, was promoted from the Arizona League Rangers for his third season in the Texas organization.
Rose will make his professional coaching debut with Spokane. The native of San Dimas, Calif., played with the California Angels from 1989-92 and was a four-time All-Star with the Yokohama BayStars of the Japanese Central League.
Ed Yong will return for his fifth season as strength and conditioning coach, while Sean Fields returns for his second year as athletic trainer.
The Indians open the 2013 season against the Everett Aquasox on June 14 at Avista Stadium.
The Spokane Indians are the short-season affiliate of the Rangers. Ticket packages for the 2013 season are on sale, with plans starting as low as $63. Reserve your seats today by calling (509) 343-OTTO (6886). Fans also can purchase tickets by visiting spokaneindians.com.