LAS VEGAS — The Yankees have filled a coaching vacancy with an insider that most everyone in the organization raves about on the eve of this week’s General Manager Meetings.

Before GM Brian Cashman meets up with colleagues and agents to initiate trade talks and free agent signings at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, the Yankees promoted Dan Fiorioto was promoted to manager Aaron Boone’s new first base and infield coach after eight seasons in the minors.

The New York Post first reported the promotion for Fiorito, who was the Yankees’ minor league outfield/infield coordinator the last two seasons.

Fiorito, 35, replaces Travis Chapman, whose contract wasn’t renewed after four seasons as the Yankees’ first base and infield coach.

Fiorito was picked over former Angels bench coach Ryan Goin

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