The Texas Rangers have made the shocking decision to hire former Seattle Mariners infielder Bret Boone as the team’s new hitting coach. The Rangers had a need for a new hitting instructor after they fired offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker following a three-game series against Seattle on Sunday.

Enough was finally enough for the Texas Rangers as they dismissed their hitting instructor and de-rostered their center fielder following a series loss to Seattle.

The Seattle Mariners are riding on a hot wave heading into West Sacramento for a American League West series with the Athletics.