NEW YORK – One day after firing hitting coach Dillon Lawson, the Yankees hired former major leaguer Sean Casey as his replacement.
Casey, 49, joins the Yankees’ after spending the last 15 years as an analyst for MLB Network.
“I think every Major Leaguer wants to put on the pinstripes,” said Casey. “When I think back on the 2006 postseason and playing at Yankee Stadium, I remember thinking, ‘This is different. These are different fans. What a cool place this would be to play or coach here one day.’ To get the opportunity to come to the Bronx, wear the Yankees uniform and make a difference in the team’s success, it was so intriguing, and I can’t wait to get going.”
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The amiable Casey, 49, was a .302 hitter in the majors and was a Cincinnati Reds teammate of manager Aaron Boone, who had input in the hiring.
“I’ve had the great pleasure of knowing Sean for close to 30 years, and his passion for hitting is infectious,” said Boone. “For anyone that’s ever come in contact with him, his ability to inspire is one of his greatest gifts, and I can’t wait for him to tap into our players and help them reach their potential. There’s no doubt in my mind that he will have a tremendous impact on our team.”
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