Boss to give Strawberry coaching job

Darryl Strawberry was sentenced to two years' house arrest at a drug treatment center. AP

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- George Steinbrenner has not given up on Darryl Strawberry.

The New York Yankees owner said Tuesday the troubled former outfielder will be offered a job as a player development coach after completing court-mandated drug treatment.

"He will join me," Steinbrenner said. "He will come with us. He knows he has a place to go."

Strawberry was sentenced May 18 to two years' house arrest at a rural Florida drug treatment center.

Steinbrenner has been monitoring the progress of the eight-time All-Star, and said he deserves another opportunity.

"I'll take that chance," Steinbrenner said. "You got reach out and help."

The position likely would involve working with minor league players at the Yankees' complex in Florida.

 

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