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A new face will be found in the Cougars' dugout beginning next April as former Major Leaguer Steve Scarsone takes the reins as Cougars skipper, replacing Aaron Nieckula who has been named manager of the High-A Stockton Ports. Nieckula earns a well-deserved move upwards in the Oakland organization after serving as the Cougars' manager for three seasons (2006-08) and hitting coach for two seasons (2004-05). As manager, Nieckula led the Cougars to two postseason appearances and compiled a .514 winning percentage (214-202) as skipper.Scarsone is not a stranger to the Midwest League.
"Leaving behind Kane County is somewhat of an emotional experience. I built up some nice relationships with the front office staff, host families and fans," Nieckula said. "Any time you earn a promotion in any profession, it presents new challenges but I'm certainly looking forward to it."
Scarsone's managerial career includes time spent as head man of the Midwest League's South Bend franchise in 2001, as well as Lancaster of the California League in 2002. The Cougars' lone Midwest League Championship took place in '01 when Kane County opposed Scarsone's team, South Bend, in a shortened league championship series due to the terrorist attacks of September 11th.Also on the staff of the evil empire:
"I'm excited about getting back into baseball," Scarsone said from his Arizona home. "During the 2001 season when I was in the Midwest League, I noticed the warm reception that the team (Kane County) got there from their local people. It's a great testament to what minor league baseball can be."
Pitching coach: Jimmy Escalante
Hitting coach: Haas Pratt
Trainer: Nate Brooks
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