US EditionYankees Fire Scouting Exec After Signing Misses
The Yankees seek new leadership after several high-bonus international prospects failed to reach starting roles, prompting a change following Donny Rowland's contract expiration.
- On Wednesday, the New York Yankees announced they will not renew Donny Rowland's contract as director of international scouting, a decision GM Brian Cashman revealed during a Zoom news conference.
- Among reasons cited was the Yankees' poor record converting big bonuses into impact players, including Jasson Domínguez, the club-record $5.1 million signing, The Athletic reported.
- MLB insiders reported that Francys Romero first revealed the Yankees are not bringing back Donny Rowland, and Brandon Kuty confirmed the club is in the process of finding his replacement.
- The personnel change means the Yankees are searching for a new director after Alexander Vargas's release and Jasson Domínguez's part-time role despite a $5.1 million signing.
- Looking at the longer view, Donny Rowland's Yankees career began in 1995, included a stint with the Angels, and saw him sign Luis Severino for $225,000, highlighting a mixed legacy.
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Yankees fire international scouting director Donny Rowland after pricey failures
The Yankees did not renew the contract of longtime international scouting director Donny Rowland, The Post confirmed, after 15 years in the job and his 23rd season overall with the organization.
Dominguez Blamed For Yankees’ Breakup With Top Talent Hunter
LAS VEGAS — The Yankees have moved on from longtime international scouting director Donny Rowland after 23 years in the organization, and questions continue to grow about whether the club’s uneven results with top international signings, including outfielder Jasson Dominguez, played a role in the decision. Rowland, 62, was dismissed earlier this offseason. Multiple major league sources confirmed the move and pointed to the Yankees’ struggle to t…
Yanks dismiss international scouting director Rowland
Donny Rowland is out after a 15-year run as the Yankees’ director of international scouting, as first reported Wednesday by The Athletic. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman confirmed the move on a Zoom call with reporters attending the GM Meetings in Las Vegas. Cashman said the club is gathering names
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