3 Possible Replacements for Yankees Pitching Coach Larry Rothschild

The New York Yankees won 103 games this year, and that was with a team that suffered a record number of injuries, including some keys pitchers both in the rotation and bullpen.

New York's pitching didn't live up to expectations in the postseason, which I'm sure had something to do with why they parted ways with longtime pitching coach Larry Rothschild.

They want a fresh face in the dugout, so here are three possible replacements for Rothschild.

3. Tommy Phelps

If the Yankees want to hire from within, Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre pitching coach Tommy Phelps has to be strongly considered. He's spent the last four seasons in this position, and outside of this year because of so many promotions due to injury, the Triple-A pitching staff has been top-five in ERA during Phelps' first three years. The 45-year-old has a lot of familiarity with the young pitchers on this roster, which has to be taken into consideration when making a hire.

2. David Cone

David Cone may be a Yankee broadcaster with no experience as a big league coach, but he's a brilliant pitching mind that combines the old-school way of thinking with analytics. Cone was one of the best pitchers of his era, so you know he has a keen sense of what it takes to succeed. He's been a managerial candidate in the past. But maybe an assistant position with the Yanks is a lower-profile gig he could be interested in.

1. Ray Searage

Ray Searage spent a long time with the Pittsburgh Pirates (2010-2019) as their pitching coach, garnering a reputation as someone who can revitalize the careers of veteran pitchers, some of whom wore pinstripes (J.A. Happ and A.J. Burnett). He's well-respected and is one of the top pitching coaches in the game. Oh, and he helped develop Gerrit Cole into the pitcher he is today. With the entire Pirates organization in turmoil, don't be surprised if the Yanks make a run here.