New York Yankees: Three Options for pitching coach
By Jason Evans
David Cone
If you have watched New York Yankees games over the past few years, or even some Fox national TV games, chances are you have heard David Cone give his analysis and thoughts on baseball. Cone certainly has the pitching pedigree, being a five-time All-Star, a Cy Young Award winner, a five-time World Champion, and someone who could be trusted in a big spot.
He’s also one of the more analytical announcers that are covering the game today. He always gives nuggets about things like spin rate, which are so crucial to understanding pitching in this day and age of baseball.
Cone threw his hat into the ring for manager of the New York Mets earlier this month after they made a change, so it’s certainly possible he wants into coaching. Does he have coaching experience? No, but Aaron Boone didn’t either and that hasn’t hurt the club over the past two seasons. Just because someone hasn’t done something before, doesn’t mean they won’t be any good it. Sometimes, all they need is chance, and with Cone’s experience in the game, he should be able to use that to his advantage.