CHICAGO — AP- The Chicago Cubs hired John Mallee as their hitting coach after Bill Mueller resigned this week.The Cubs also hired Doug Dascenzo on Thursday as first-base and outfield coach, with Eric Hinske shifting from that job to assistant hitting coach. 
Mallee, a Chicago native, served as the hitting coach for the Miami Marlins (2010-11) and Houston Astros (2013-14). The Astros finished last in the American League with a .242 average but were third in homers with 163.Dascenzo was drafted by the Cubs in 1985 and played for them from 1988 to 1992. He served as the third-base coach for Atlanta this season, his first as a coach in the majors.
Mallee, a Chicago native, served as the hitting coach for the Miami Marlins (2010-11) and Houston Astros (2013-14). The Astros finished last in the American League with a .242 average but were third in homers with 163.Dascenzo was drafted by the Cubs in 1985 and played for them from 1988 to 1992. He served as the third-base coach for Atlanta this season, his first as a coach in the majors.
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