Coaching Career
Duncan began his coaching career in 1978 with the Cleveland Indians. After a stint as a pitching coach for the Seattle Mariners in 1982, he joined former teammate La Russa, then manager of the Chicago White Sox. Since that time they have worked together as manager and pitching coach, joining Oakland in 1986 and the Cardinals in 1995.
Pitchers on Duncan's staffs have won four Cy Young Awards: LaMarr Hoyt in 1983; Bob Welch in 1990; Dennis Eckersley in 1992; and Chris Carpenter in 2005. From 1988 through 1990, his Oakland pitchers had the lowest ERA in the American League, and in 2005 the St. Louis staff had the lowest ERA in the majors. La Russa regularly credits Duncan as being a key factor in the success of the teams he has managed over the last 25 years.
In October 2010 Duncan signed a 2-year contract extension, keeping him with the Cardinals through 2012 with an option for the 2013 season.
Duncan took an indeterminate leave of absence from the Cardinals on January 5, 2012 to spend time with his wife, Jeanine, who is dealing with cancer.
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