Managerial Search Update: Wedge, Boone, Flaherty, Cone
Wedge. (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty) Two weeks and one day ago, the Yankees parted ways with longtime manager Joe Girardi. They’ve just now started interviewing managerial candidates, at least as far as we...
View ArticleSherman: Yanks will interview Aaron Boone, Hensley Meulens for managerial job
Bam Bam. (Getty) According to Joel Sherman, the Yankees will interview both Aaron Boone and Hensley Meulens for their managerial opening. There’s no word on when exactly they will interview. Also, Ken...
View ArticleManager/Coaching Staff Search Updates: Woodward, Beltran, Rothschild, Ausmus,...
Woodward. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty) It has been two weeks and six days since the Yankees parted ways with Joe Girardi, and so far they have interviewed two managerial candidates (Rob Thomson, Eric Wedge)...
View ArticlePros and cons of the Yankees’ prolonged managerial search
(Leon Halip/Getty) Three weeks ago today, the Yankees parted ways with longtime manager Joe Girardi, supposedly because there was concern he didn’t “communicate and connect” well with players. That’s...
View ArticleManager/Coaching Staff Search Notes: Beltran, Thomson, Paul
Beltran. (Bob Levey/Getty) It has now been four weeks and six days since the Yankees parted ways with Joe Girardi, and prior to today they’d conducted only five managerial interviews. The GM Meetings...
View ArticleQuick Notes: Managerial Search, Shohei Ohtani, Non-Tenders
(Presswire) This morning Brian Cashman took a practice run rappelling down the Landmark Building in Stamford as part of the annual Heights & Lights Festival. He also spoke to reporters and passed...
View ArticleReports: Yankees will name Aaron Boone their next manager
(Getty) The Year of the Aarons continues in New York. According to multiple reports, the Yankees are set to name Aaron Boone their next manager. Jack Curry, Buster Olney, Joel Sherman, Ken Rosenthal,...
View ArticleAl Pedrique leaves Yankees to join Athletics coaching staff
Clint and Al. (Scranton Times-Tribune) Triple-A Scranton manager Al Pedrique has left the Yankees to become the Athletics first base coach, the A’s announced. Pedrique was speculated as a possible...
View ArticleThoughts after the Yankees name Aaron Boone manager
No more dip in the dugout, skip. (Getty) In a few hours the Yankees will hold an introductory press conference for new manager Aaron Boone, who we learned got the job last Friday. You’ll be able to...
View ArticleCoaching Staff Notes: Beltran, Willits, Mendoza, Harkey
(Mike Stobe/Getty) The Yankees officially introduced Aaron Boone as their new manager earlier today — that still sounds weird as hell — and if you missed the press conference, you can watch it here....
View ArticleYankees will reportedly name Josh Bard new bench coach
Bard. (Dodgers Photog Blog) According to Ken Rosenthal, the Yankees will name former big league catcher Josh Bard their new bench coach. Ken Davidoff says Bard interviewed last week and was impressive....
View ArticleThe Erstwhile Manager [2017 Season Review]
(Ronald Martinez/Getty) Joe Girardi‘s tenth season as manager of the Yankees turned out to be his final season as manager of the Yankees. And, weirdly enough, he was dismissed after the club exceeded...
View ArticleThe Coaching Staff’s Last Ride [2017 Season Review]
Thomson & Tony. (Presswire) Our season review series has reached the point where it is time to do the impossible: evaluate coaches. No one has come up with a good way to do it, at least from the...
View ArticleBrian Cashman and the Front Office [2017 Season Review]
(Mike Stobe/Getty) A little more than a year ago the Yankees were in the process of selling away veterans and selling their fans on the idea of a soft rebuild, or transition. They wouldn’t hard tank...
View ArticleAaron Boone and the recent history of rookie managers
(Mike Stobe/Getty) Aside from the Giancarlo Stanton trade, the biggest move the Yankees have made this offseason is replacing Joe Girardi with new manager Aaron Boone. Brian Cashman and the rest of the...
View ArticleGetting to know the new members of the Yankees’ coaching staff
Bard. (Dodgers Photog Blog) At long last, the Yankees announced their new coaching staff earlier today. There were no surprises. Names leaked out throughout the offseason — Aaron Boone also confirmed a...
View ArticleSaturday Links: Judge, Prospects, Beltran, A-Rod, Spring BP
Judge. (Abbie Parr/Getty) In case you missed it yesterday, I posted my annual Top 30 Prospects list. Over 10,000 words of prospect goodness. Don’t miss it. Here are some other links to check out on the...
View Article2018 Minor League Coaching Staffs Announced
Bell. (Jennifer Stewart/Getty) Over the last several weeks the Yankees have announced their 2018 minor league coaching staffs under new farm system head Kevin Reese. Reese replaces Gary Denbo, who left...
View ArticleIn appreciation of a career minor leaguer fulfilling his MLB dream
Jason Brown (Mike Ashmore) When the Yankees announced Aaron Boone’s coaching staff a few weeks ago, there were no surprises. Larry Rothschild back. Marcus Thames promoted. Even newcomers like Phil...
View ArticleSaturday Links: Search for Pitching, Martinez, Giese, Daley
Boone, Cashman, and Tim Naehring. (Presswire) The Yankees continue their Grapefruit League season this afternoon with a road game against the Pirates, but, sadly, it will not be televised. Tomorrow’s...
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