Bert Blyleven is not happy about Mickey Hatcher's firing

Here's what Bert tweeted about the firing of his former teammate Mickey Hatcher by the Los Angeles Angels.

By Howard Sinker Star Tribune

August 16, 2012 — 12:49pm

Here's what Bert Blyleven tweeted about the firing of long-time Angels hitting coach, ex-Twins outfielder and former teammate Mickey Hatcher, who was let go Tuesday by ~~Albert Pujols~~ the Los Angeles Angels.

Howard Sinker is digital sports editor at startribune.com and curates the website's Sports Upload blog. He is also a senior instructor in Media and Cultural Studies at Macalester College in St. Paul.

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