FORT MYERS —The Boston Red Sox reached into their past Monday, appointing former lefthander Bruce Hurst to the position of special instructor for player development.
Hurst will serve as both a player evaluator and on-field pitching instructor in the Red Sox minor league system. He will be traveling to Boston’s farm clubs during the season and participate in spring training.
“We are very pleased that Bruce is returning to the Red Sox organization in a new role,” Red Sox director of player development Mike Hazen said. “He brings a great deal of experience and pitching knowledge to this position, and he will be a great asset to our younger players.”
Hurst compiled a 145-113 record and a 3.92 ERA in 379 career games with the Red Sox, San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, and Texas Rangers. He posted 11 or more victories in 10 straight seasons from 1983-92, winning a career high 18 games with Boston in 1988.
Which reminds me of the song I am listening to now…. Lyrics below
You got me running going out of my mind
You got me thinking me that I’m wasting my time
Don’t bring me down
No, no, no, no, no, ooh ooh
I’ll tell you once more before I get off the floor
Don’t bring me down
You want to stay out with your fancy friends
I’m telling you it’s gotta be the end
Don’t bring me down
No, no, no, no, no, ooh ooh
I’ll tell you once more before I get off the floor
Don’t bring me down
Don’t bring me down, Bruce
Don’t bring me down, Bruce
Don’t bring me down, Bruce
Don’t bring me down
What happenned to the girl I used to know
You let your mind out somewhere down the road
Don’t bring me down
No, no, no, no, no, ooh ooh
I’ll tell you once more before I get off the floor
Don’t bring me down
You’re always talkin’ ’bout your crazy nights
One of these days you’re gonna get it right
Don’t bring me down
No, no, no, no, no, ooh ooh
I’ll tell you once more before I get off the floor
Don’t bring me down
Don’t bring me down, Bruce
Don’t bring me down, Bruce
Don’t bring me down, Bruce
Don’t bring me down
You’re looking good just like a snake in the grass
One of these days you’re gonna break your glass
Don’t bring me down
No no, no no, no no, no no, no, ooh ooh
I’ll tell you once more before I get off the floor
Don’t bring me down
You got got me shaking, got me running away
You got me crawling up to you every day
Don’t bring me down
No, no, no, no, no, ooh ooh
I’ll tell you once more before I get off the floor
Don’t bring me down
Down, down, down, down, down
I’ll tell you once more before I get off the floor
Don’t bring me down….