Gary Denbo and Yankees great, Derek Jeter, have been close since the early 90s, when they first met in the minor leagues as hitting coach and prospect. Some 20-plus years later, the two continue their relationship, this time in Miami as front office executives.
On Monday, Denbo, 56, agreed to join the newly minted co-owner of the Marlins as overseer of player development and amateur scouting — though, his exact title is still up for debate. But does it really matter?
What’s important is the fact that the Yankees are losing an immensely valuable 23-year employee — one that helped general manager Brian Cashman usher in a new era of Baby Bombers.