Spirit coach Ware headed for NYC

December 11, 2006 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
North Shore Spirit News Release


The Spirit bid adieu to one of their own today, wishing Jeff Ware luck upon his appointment as pitching coach for the Staten Island Yankees of the New York Penn League.

Ware will report to Florida for the start of the New York Yankees spring training in February. He will work with the Yankees pitchers until April and then he will remain in Florida to work with pitchers on extended spring training. He will be in Staten Island for the start of the short season single A campaign.

Jeff Ware joined the Spirit coaching staff in 2006. The Spirit pitching staff was tops in the CanAm League last season. The Spirit pitchers compiled a record of 58-32 with a staff ERA of just 2.78 to go along with 13 shutouts and 14 complete games.

"Jeff's a great guy and the pitchers really related to him and respected him," said Spirit manager Vic Davilla. "I'm happy for him because this is a great opportunity. I know he's going to be great for the young kids in the Yankees organization, but at the same time we have some pretty big shoes to fill."

The Spirit are currently reviewing candidates to fill the vacancy and a replacement for Ware will be forthcoming.

Ware is a former Major League pitcher. His extensive resume includes stops with the Brewers, Angels, and White Sox organizations as well as a two-year stint pitching for the Toronto Blue Jays during the 1995 and 1996 seasons. Ware was a member of Team USA in the Pan-American Games, winning a bronze medal in 1991.



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