On a somewhat surprising note, New York Yankee pitching coach Dave Eiland has taken what has been termed as an “indefinite leave of absence” from the team, which sounds a lot like what rock bands say when they really mean they’re quitting.
↵Current Yankee bullpen coach Mike Harkey will take over Eiland in the interim. “Personal reasons” were given by manager Joe Girardi for Eiland’s absence, but I suspect his failed attempt at creating a New York city-wide hug has more to do with it.