David Cone Interviewed for Yankees Pitching Coach Vacancy Last Week
By Parker White
After firing longtime pitching coach Larry Rothschild, who held the position since 2011, the New York Yankees are looking for new blood in the dugout to go along with manager Aaron Boone.
In an effort to keep the franchise's spirit alive while injecting new blood, it appears they've listened to the overwhelming fan majority here. Per reports, they interviewed former Yankee pitcher and current broadcaster David Cone for the open position last week, according to Jack Curry of YES Network.
David Cone interviewed for the Yankee pitching coach job last week.
— Jack Curry (@JackCurryYES) November 5, 2019
Cone met with Boone, general manager Brian Cashman and other members of the baseball operations department, which is a good sign for his prospects. However, nothing is set in stone at this point.
At the very least, the Yankees interviewed a very smart person who knows a lot about pitching (and who would be sorely missed if he left the booth). That can only help them moving forward.
I mentioned last week that even if the Yankees don’t hire him, it would be worth talking to David Cone. Always good to hear what smart people have to say. Never know what you might learn along the way, regardless of who eventually gets the job.
— Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) November 5, 2019
Unless the Yankees want someone with experience as a pitching coach (say, former Pittsburgh Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage), there isn't anyone out there who would come with more pedigree (or early backing) than Cone.