Angels Hire Eric Chavez As Special Assistant

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Updated: October 30, 2015

According to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have hired former Gold Glover Eric Chavez as a special assistant to general manager Billy Eppler.

Confirming that Angels have hired former Gold Glove 3B Eric Chavez as a special assistant to GM Billy Eppler.

— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) October 27, 2015

Alden Gonzlez of MLB.com also reported the news.

Can confirm Angels hired Eric Chavez as a special assistant to new GM Billy Eppler. Will do instruction in ST, lotsa scouting during season.

— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) October 27, 2015

Chavez worked with the New York Yankees last season and that is where he and Eppler have a connection. For those wondering how many more Yankees personnel Mark Feinsand reports that will be it.

Eric Chavez joined Billy Eppler as a special assistant with Angels, but source says that’s the only Yankees person going with Eppler to LAA.

— Mark Feinsand (@FeinsandNYDN) October 29, 2015

Chavez brings a wealth of knowledge to the Angels and looks to be a good hire. As more information surfaces about the Angels and their offseason we will keep you up to date.

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