Post-playing Career
After his release from the Phillies, Kline retired and coached in the Giants instructional leagues. On December 17, 2008, he was announced as the pitching coach for the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets. On May 10, 2011, Kline was suspended after he head butt an umpire. He was suspended for 15 days and was fined $500 for the incident. On January 26, 2012, he was announced as the pitching coach for the Single-A San Jose Giants. In the World Baseball Classic Qualifier taken place in Taiwan from November 15 to 18, 2012, Kline was the pitching coach of team New Zealand. Kline returns as a pitching coach for the Single-A Augusta Greenjackets for the 2013 season.
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