The Futility of Fixing a Pitcher: Lessons from Dylan Coleman's Yankees Tenure The New York Yankees' decision to cut ties with reliever Dylan Coleman serves as a cautionary tale for teams chasing the elusive fix it pitcher.
For those who believe that with enough tinkering and coaching, a once promising arm can be resurrected to its former glory, Coleman's story is a stark reminder of the futility of this approach.
Coleman's struggles with command were well documented during his brief stint with the Yankees. Despite flashes of effectiveness at Triple A Scranton/Wilkes Barre, where he posted a 2.