joined the Yankees organization and worked as a pitching coach in the minor leagues. He coached the Gulf Coast Yankees in 2003, the Staten Island Yankees in 2004, the Trenton Thunder in 2005 and 2006, and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees in 2007. During his tenure in the Yankees farm system, Eiland oversaw the development of prospects including Phil Hughes, Joba Chamberlain, and Ian Kennedy. Eiland replaced Ron Guidry as the Yankees pitching coach in 2008. It was speculated that his relationships with many of the young pitchers contributed to him being chosen as the new pitching coach for the Yankees. He took a personal leave of absence from the Yankees beginning on June 4, 2010, and returned to the team on June 29. "Besides being in my home, this is the most comfortable place in the world for me," he said upon returning. "This is what I do; this is what I have a passion for." Eiland was fired on October 25, 2010. Eiland then hired agent Burton Rocks. Tampa Bay Rays After the 2010 season, Eiland joined the Tampa Bay Rays in an advisory role. Kansas City Royals On October 25, 2011, Eiland was named as the pitching coach for the Kansas City Royals. He was let go by the Royals after the 2017 season. New York Mets After the Mets named Mickey Callaway as their manager following the 2017 season, Eiland was hired as the Mets' pitching coach. Eiland was fired on June 20, 2019. Lexington Legends On March 2, 2021, Eiland was named pitching coach for the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Eiland did not return for the 2022 season. See also Florida Gators List of Florida Gators baseball players References External links 1966 births Living people Albany-Colonie Yankees players Baseball players from Florida Charlotte Knights players Columbus Clippers players Durham Bulls players Falmouth Commodores players Florida Gators baseball players Fort Lauderdale Yankees players Gulf Coast Yankees players Kansas City Royals coaches Las Vegas Stars (baseball) players Louisville Redbirds players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball pitching coaches New York Mets coaches New York Yankees coaches New York Yankees players Oklahoma City 89ers players Oneonta Yankees players Orlando Rays players People from Dade City, Florida San Diego Padres players South Florida Bulls baseball players Tampa Bay Devil Rays players Tampa Yankees players