Tino returns to the Yankees as a special instructor

Tino Martinez is rejoining the Yankees as a special instructor this season, according to the AP.

He joined the team today and worked one-on-one with Shelley Duncan.

Some quotes from Martinez:

"It's awesome," Martinez said. "I really enjoy this, the opportunity to come out and coach and help these guys get better, especially the young guys."
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"I'm used to coming in here geared up for spring training, trying to find my swing," Martinez said. "It's nice to come out here and really enjoy the part of being a coach and helping the players get better, and not worrying so much about what I have to do to get ready for spring training."

On managing some day:

"Probably, eventually, down the line," Martinez said. "I didn't know how much I would enjoy coaching in college last year, and I really enjoyed it. Right now, I'm just very content with the role I have."

Martinez was always a class act, and it's great to see him back in pinstripes.