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According to Tracy Ringolsby, Kevin Towers, Padres ex-General Manager from 1995-2009, is reportedly close to accepting a job in an unknown capacity with close friend Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees.

Kevin Towers was once a first round draft pick in 1982 for the San Diego Padres and pitched seven seasons in the minors, reaching Triple A, before his playing career ended due to injuries. He has also served as a scouting director and scout in the past.

Billy Beane, A’s GM, who counts Towers as a one of his favorite colleagues personal and professional had this to say previously:

“Kevin has always been open-minded and used every resource available to him,” Beane said. “There is no question Kevin likes to get his fingernails dirty and get out and see players himself, but he also has progressed with the times. He’s a nice combination of both sides.”

Towers had this to say recently about his new situation:

“I have that desire and that passion,” he said. “As much as I’ve enjoyed the time off, once spring training starts, I’m going to be itching to be out there evaluating players and reading box scores every day. It’s still in my blood.”

If this report is true, this would be great news for the Yankees and bad news for whomever Brian Cashman generally listens to. Given, Cash has done a better job in the past few years with drafting, free agents, but one can never have enough help, especially when the help is Kevin Towers, right? Just imagine, Cashman could also set Towers up to be his successor when and if the time comes…