Usually, it’s the other way around. A Major League organization seeks out their coaches and players. This time, former New York Yankees pitcher Jeff Nelson is changing things up a bit. e has openly stated he would like to reunite with former teammate Derek Jeter as the Miami Marlins new pitching coach.
The position has recently opened up as the Marlins released four coaches from manager Don Mattingly’s staff on Monday. A story in the New York Post by Mark W. Sanchez outlines Nelson’s desire to coach in south Florida.