Billy Martin has been hired again by...

Billy Martin has been hired again by the New York Yankees, this time as a talent consultant.

Martin, who has had five terms as manager of the team, will begin his new job on March 14, making player evaluations and talent recommendations. He will initially be based at the Yankees’ player development complex in Tampa, Fla.

Said owner George Steinbrenner: “Billy will be working with us for a long time.”