Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 13/11/2008
New York also finalized its coaching changes that general manager Brian Cashman said were likely last week. Mick Kelleher, who had been minor league defensive co-ordinator, becomes first base coach. Tony Pena switches from first base to bench coach, and Rob Thomson move from bench coach to third base to replace Bobby Meacham, fired last month after one season.
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 13/11/2008
... from first base to bench coach, and Rob Thomson moves from bench coach to third base to replace Bobby Meacham, fired last month after one season.
Was Watching (Free subscription) | 04/11/2008
Via Ed Price - The Yankees are leaning toward promoting Mick Kelleher to fill the open spot on their coaching staff. According to a member of the organization who requested anonymity because nothing is finalized, Kelleher is the leading candidate to replace third-base coach Bobby Meacham. But the Yankees have not decided exactly who would fill what [...]
New York Times (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008
Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman confirmed to reporters Thursday that he expected to ask Mick Kelleher to be the newest Yankees coach.
New York Post (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
The moves were not finalized, but it appears almost certain that the way the coaching staff will be configured is with Pena shifting from first base to the bench; Rob Thomson moving from the bench to third base; and Mick Kelleher being named the first-base coach. Third-base coach Bobby Meacham was fired after the season.
Miami Herlad (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
... Marte's departure.Cashman said he hasn't reached out to any candidates to replace third-base coach Bobby Meacham, but the most likely arrangement calls for Tony Pena to move from first-base coach to bench coach, Rob Thomson to move from bench coach to third-base coach and Mick Kelleher to join the staff as first-base coach. An official familiar with the situation confirmed alignment,...
Miami Herlad (Free subscription) | 05/11/2008
... Marte's departure.Cashman said he hasn't reached out to any candidates to replace third-base coach Bobby Meacham, but the most likely arrangement calls for Tony Pena to move from first-base coach to bench coach, Rob Thomson to move from bench coach to third-base coach and Mick Kelleher to join the staff as first-base coach. An official familiar with the situation confirmed alignment,...
River Ave. Blues (Free subscription) | 04/11/2008
... instructor Mick Kelleher, who’s emerged as the leading candidate to replace fired third base coach Bobby Meacham. Kelleher, who has received high marks for his coaching in the minors, has the distinction of playing 11 seasons in the big leagues without ever hitting a home run. The Yankees are still weighing how to utilize their coaches, and one possibility would be to make Kelleher...
Zell's Pinstripe Blog (Free subscription) | 25/10/2008
... Bowa did not return calls.After announcing earlier this month that they would not bring back Bobby Meacham as third-base coach, the Yankees had held out hope of bringing back Bowa. He had a particularly positive influence on second baseman Robinson Cano. Now former Brewers interim manager Dale Sveum is believed to be a candidate for the job.The Yankees fired batting-practice pitcher...
Miami Herlad (Free subscription) | 25/10/2008
... Bowa did not return calls.After announcing earlier this month that they would not bring back Bobby Meacham as third-base coach, the Yankees had held out hope of bringing back Bowa. He had a particularly positive influence on second baseman Robinson Cano. Now former interim manager Dale Sveum is believed to be a candidate for the job.The Yankees fired batting-practice pitcher Mitch...
The LoHud Yankees Blog (Free subscription) | 25/10/2008
It was never going to happen, but you can officially forget about Larry Bowa coming back to the Yankees and coaching under Joe Girardi. The Dodgers announced this afternoon that Bowa would remain with the team as the third base coach. Don Mattingly is also staying on Joe Torre’s staff. I think the Yankees will look internally to replace Bobby Meacham. But one outside candidate could be...
Zell's Pinstripe Blog (Free subscription) | 21/10/2008
from the New York Post: The Yankees will have a clearer idea of who their third base coach will be later this week. That’s when Larry Bowa will meet with Dodgers brass to discuss his future. Bowa, who is the Yankees’ No. 1 choice to replace Bobby Meacham, recently finished the first of a two-year deal [...]
New York Post (Free subscription) | 20/10/2008
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Yankees will have a clearer idea of who their third base coach will be later this week. That's when Larry Bowa will meet with Dodgers brass to discuss his future. Bowa, who is the Yankees' No. 1 choice to replace Bobby...
YanksBlog.com (Free subscription) | 20/10/2008
Not the best article, but the is stating that Larry Bowa is the Yankees' top choice to coach third base next season.The Yankees New York Yankees will have a clearer idea of who their third base coach will be later this week.That's when Larry Bowa will meet with Dodgers brass to discuss his future. Bowa, who is the Yankees' No. 1 choice to replace Bobby Meacham, recently finished the first...
