3 more Yankees to cut ties with after hitting coach canned

The Yankees fired hitting coach Dillon Lawson but that’s just the first scapegoat to fall. Others should be on the chopping block.

New York went into the All-Star break unsatisfied with the first half of the season. So they made a change.

The Yankees fired hitting coach Dillon Lawson on Sunday after losing to the Cubs. Blame for the team’s offensive woes had to land somewhere and Lawson was the fall guy.

That doesn’t mean Lawson is the only Yankees figure who deserves to be sent packing. There are several others who should probably be joining him on his way out of New York. Let’s take a look at the three biggest.

Yankees should also part ways with Josh Donaldson

Changing the hitting coach could have a real impact on younger Yankees hitters but Josh Donaldson is 37 years old. He’s making $21 million this year while batting .146. Yeah, he’s hit 10 home runs. He’s only managed four hits beyond those, which is a staggering feat.

It was a mistake adding Donaldson in the first place. That much is clear. Getting rid of him wouldn’t make up for that, but it would send a much needed message.

Yankees fans rejoiced when Lawson was canned. They’d be just as thrilled to see Donaldson head for the hills.