Magadan brings fresh eye as Rox’s hitting coach

Dave Magadan, hired Tuesday night as the Rockies’ new hitting coach, brings a long career with notable success. Just as importantly, he represents new blood. Magadan, 56, who served as the D-backs’ hitting coach the last three seasons and has held the job with the Padres, Red Sox and Rangers, will replace Duane Espy, who was not retained after holding the job the last two years.