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November 12, 2005
Coach Tino?
From The Post:
When Brian Cashman spoke with Tino Martinez on Tuesday, the issue of him becoming a coach came up briefly.
The Yankees declined the $3 million contract on Martinez, who filed for free agency and wants to mull his playing future.
"There's nothing concrete," Cashman said. "He's a guy that's one of those rare [ones] that come along, like Paul O'Neill and Jimmy Key and Joe Girardi, amongst others.
"They're rare breeds. If you can try to keep them involved, it's always a good thing because of the abilities they possess to lead and know the game."
That idea rings a bell. But, there's no room on the staff now. Maybe they stick him in the YES Booth, or make him an assistant G.M. or something, just to keep him in the fold.
Posted by Steve Lombardi at November 12, 2005 09:23 AM