The New York Yankees‘ decision to replace hitting coach Dillon Lawson following a disheartening loss to the Chicago Cubs may appear sudden, but according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the wheels have been in motion for months.
Sean Casey’s Appointment: A Long-awaited Move
Reportedly, the Yankees had reached out to former All-Star and current MLB Network analyst Sean Casey during the winter, expressing their interest in him for the hitting coach position. However, due to personal commitments, Casey was unavailable to take up the offer at the time.