The Yankees made another key front office addition, with Omar Minaya now joining as a special advisor. The YES Network’s Jack Curry reported the hire along with the former Mets general manager’s expected duties.
Breaking: Omar Minaya, the former GM of the Mets and the Expos, is joining the Yankees as an advisor to the baseball ops department. Savvy hire by the Yankees. Minaya brings smarts and experience. Along with the Sabean hiring, he’s the second high-profile add Yankees have made.
Both Minaya and Sabean are known for their scouting and talent evaluation abilities.