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Ex-Marlins GM Michael Hill takes over as MLB disciplinarian
Read full article: Ex-Marlins GM Michael Hill takes over as MLB disciplinarianNEW YORK โ Michael Hill is taking over from Chris Young, who stayed just one season in the role of Joe Torreโs replacement as Major League Baseballโs disciplinarian. Hill was hired Monday by MLB as a senior vice president of on-field operations along with former major leaguer Raรบl Ibaรฑez. Hill will oversee umpires and on-field discipline, and Ibaรฑez will be involved in rules, equipment and on-field technology while contributing to scouting and amateur baseball initiatives. Hill and Ibaรฑez will report to executive vice president of baseball operations Morgan Sword, and Martinez will report to vice president of baseball economics Reed MacPhail. Porter, 48, will assist MLBโs baseball operations department in identifying candidates for amateur and professional coaching jobs, focusing on underrepresented groups.