Chart: Who might be next in line?

October 5, 2012 at 2:20AM

THE ONES IN LINE

GENE GLYNN

Potential role: Third base coach

Credentials: Has been a third base coach for the Giants, Cubs and Rockies as well as a first base coach. Was a pro scout for the Rays from 2007 to 2011 before managing Class AAA Rochester this season.

TOM BRUNANSKY

Potential role: Hitting coach

Credentials: Played 14 years in the majors, seven with the Twins. Coached for the GCL Twins in 2010 and was the hitting coach at Class AA New Britain in 2011 before moving to Rochester. Twins prospects loved working with him.

BOBBY CUELLAR

Potential role: Bullpen coach

Credentials: Was a major league pitching coach from 1995 to 2001 with stops at Seattle, Montreal and Texas. Was pitching coach at Rochester from 2002 to 2005, then was Pittsburgh's bullpen coach in 2006-07 before returning to the Twins organization. Speaks Spanish, which is a plus.

PAUL MOLITOR

Potential role: Bench coach/wherever he can help

Credentials: Hall of Famer. Played for and coached with Twins in the past. What else is needed?

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