Once upon a time, MLB teams needed their coaches to have at least some kind of major league experience, and that was a requisite at the moment of hiring the staff. The New York Yankees were no exception to this unofficial “rule”. But times have changed.
Right now, the priority is finding a person with the tools, knowledge, and resources to make an impact, regardless of his MLB experience or lack thereof. As the Yankees recently announced their coaching staff, Aaron Boone, Mike Harkey and Eric Chavez are the only ones who played in the majors.