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BOSTON _ The Red Sox are set to name their 2010 big-league field staff within the next few days, according to general manager Theo Epstein.

Former Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills was named the new manager of the Houston Astros last month, so Boston has been interviewing internal personnel to replace him. Epstein admitted on Thursday one of the current coaches on staff will be named bench coach, and someone within the minor-league organization will be promoted to Boston.

Epstein and manager Terry Francona recently interviewed PawSox manager Ron Johnson, Lowell manager Gary DiSarcina, Red Sox minor-league field coordinator Rob Leary and the organization's outfield and baserunning coordinator Tom Goodwin.

"Tito's on a gambling bender for the next three days in Vegas, so probably shortly there after," Epstein said jokingly.

--JOE McDONALD

 Tags  Gary DiSarcina Rob Leary Ron Johnson Terry Francona Theo Epstein Tom Goodwin

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