The St. Paul Saints announced former Twins utilityman Brian Dinkelman will take over as the club's new manager. He replaces Toby Gardenhire, who was promoted to new Minnesota skipper Derek Shelton's staff as major league field coordinator in November.
The Saints' staff will also include pitching coaches Carlos Hernandez and Ryan Ricci, hitting coach Shawn Schlecter, hitting & development coach CJ Baker, and strength & conditioning coach Stephen Thompson.
Dinkelman, 42, managed Double-A Wichita to a 76-62 win-loss record last season after serving five seasons as the manager for High-A Cedar Rapids.