I hope he can teach some plate discipline. I think I would have rather seen someone not as closely connected to the organization. Some new hitting philosophy would not be a bad thing.
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/brewers-name-darnell-coles-hitting-coach-b99376831z1-280208182.html?ipad=y
One year contract? I'm guessing that's a sign to the entire coaching staff (and maybe the team in general)- get it done or we're blowing it all up.
Melvin's and Roenicke's contracts expire after the '15 season, so it wouldn't make a lot of sense to give him a longer contract.
Hitting coaches are hired to be fired anyway. They are always the scapegoat.
I agree with all the above - and, oh yah ... that oughta do it.