A Name with a Spark

One name you don't hear brought up too often when teams are looking for manager is Sparky Lyle. The former Cy Young (to Sayonora) winner has managed the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League since 1998. He's won 3 pennants and has good success in terms of players getting deals with major league affiliates.

Sparky was one of the biggest characters to ever don a Yankees uniform and his performance on the field was outstanding. He helped turned the poor 1970s teams into pennant contenders and champions.

It's possible that Sparky doesn't want to manage at the big league level, but it would be cool if the Yankees considered him. Then again, King George may still be upset about, "The Bronx Zoo". At the very least some consideration for a bench coach position should be given.