Lansing to stay Blue

They should be stocking up on the Molson at Oldsmobile Park through at least 2010. And they have couple of new faces on their coaching staff.

Lugnuts and Blue Jays announce PDC extension, 2008 coaching staff

The Lansing Lugnuts are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays to extend their player development contract through the 2010 season.

"The Blue Jays are extremely happy to be in Lansing through 2010," Toronto's Director of Player Development Dick Scott said. "We have a terrific relationship with the Lugnuts' front office and the city of Lansing. It's just a great place for our players to come and develop."

Gary Cathcart was the manager of the Lugs in '07. He has been promoted to Double A New Hampshire in the Eastern League. The new head guy -- and his staff -- in Lansing is:

The Blue Jays have also announced the names of the 2008 Lugnuts coaching staff. Clayton McCullough will become the eighth manager in Lugnuts history, as he takes over for Gary Cathcart who spent one season in the capital city and has been promoted to be the head man at Double-A New Hampshire. Joining McCullough will be new hitting coach Justin Mashore, returning pitching coach Tom Signore, and second-year trainer Bob Tarpey.