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Big changes for the New York Yankees

Pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre, who is as close to manager Joe Torre as anyone in the Yankees organization, has announced that he is leaving as he has grown weary of the blows George Steinbrenner has delivered to the coaching staff this season.

Let the mass exodus begin.

Bench coach Joe Girardi is likely to be offered the Florida Marlins manager position in the next few days. If he doesn’t land there, Tampa Bay is courting him too.

General manager Brian Cashman is less likely to leave, as Steinbrenner holds him in high regard, but Philadelphia remains an option. Washington has mentioned it too, but it is doubtful.

Torre may choose to retire, rather than endure two more years at the Bronx Zoo.

The list will look different in 2006, how much change will depend on whether Cashman returns. Possibilities:

Left safely: Bernie, K Brown (won’t be back, probably retiring), bullpen (except Mariano), Rey Sánchez,

Probably missing: Mussina, Tino, Flaherty (retirement), Womack

Possibly missing: Unit, Sierra, Bellhorn

I can’t move Pavano or Wright with those big salaries

Free agent priorities: Bullpen, Centerfield, 1st basemen every day (Giambi DH full time) Matsui gives up a high price,

Yankees pitching coach situation update:

The Yankees have wasted little time compiling their replacement roster for Mel Stottlemyre, targeting three of baseball’s most important pitching coaches, including Don Cooper of the Chicago White Sox, Dave Righetti of the San Francisco Giants and even the coach. pitching for the Braves, Leo. Mazzone.

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