Hernandez joins Yankees as pitching instructor

Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez has rejoined the New York Yankees as a minor league spring training pitching instructor. (Kathy Willens/AP)

TAMPA, Fla. — Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez has rejoined the New York Yankees as a minor league spring training pitching instructor.

The Cuban right-hander said Tuesday he will be at the team’s minor league complex for the next few weeks.

Hernandez was a key member of the Yankees’ run of three straight World Series titles from 1998-00, going 8-1 in post-season games. His overall playoff record was 9-3.

Hernandez had a 90-65 regular season mark.

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