The Astros hired Jamie Quirk to join new manager Brad Mills' staff as bullpen coach.
Quirk, 55, was the Rockies' bench coach from 2003-08, winning the National League pennant on Clint Hurdle's staff in 2007. He spent the 2009 season as a pro scout for the Reds.
He joins pitching coach Brad Arnsberg, hitting coach Sean Berry, bench coach Al Pedrique, first base coach Bobby Meacham and third base coach Sean Berry on the 2010 staff.
The former infielder, outfielder and catcher played from 1975-92 for eight different organizations, playing the majority of his career in Kansas City.
The Astros staff added some more experience.
The team on Wednesday announced Jamie Quirk will be the bullpen coach for recently hired manager Brad Mills.
Quirk, 55, is a former player and big league coach. In 2009, he was a scout for the Reds.
From 2003-08, Quirk was the Rockies bench coach.
"Jamie has a wealth of experience and comes highly recommended," Astros general manager Ed Wade said. "He had a long playing career and spent 15 seasons as a Major League coach. He's another solid addition to our staff."
Quirk's coach experience includes stops with the Royals, Rangers and Rockies.
"I'm excited to add such an experienced and knowledgeable coach like Jamie," Mills said. "He'll bring a lot to our club. Overall, I feel we have an outstanding big league coaching staff."
A first-round pick by the Royals in the 1972 First-Year Player Draft, Quirk played in the big leagues from 1975-92.
