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BREAKING NEWS: Girardi Accepts Yankee Job (3/7.5) - UPDATED
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 4:06 pm
by Jitpal
UPDATE:
The Yankees have agreed to a contract with Joe Girardi to become the team's next manager and an official announcement could come as soon as Tuesday, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.
Girardi will sign a three-year contract worth approximately $7.5 million.
Link -Jitpal
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The Yankees officially offered their managerial job to Joe Girardi on Monday morning and he is expected to accept it, a source has told 1050 ESPN New York's Andrew Marchand. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told Don Mattingly and Tony Pena that they will not be getting the job.
Girardi was in Denver for the World Series. A source said he is expected to fly to New York for the announcement, which is likely to come Tuesday. Girardi's contract is expected to be in the three-year, $6 million range.
Link -Jitpal
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 4:23 pm
by theknicks414
sweet. let's get this offseason going
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 4:59 pm
by ItsaVC3
new manager and 3B SWEET i LOVE THIS DAY
the era of Joe Girardi and the new 3B has begun now joe will show the other joe how to win and the new 3B will arod how to hit in the playoffs
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:06 pm
by VinnyTheMick
ItsaVC3 wrote:new manager and 3B SWEET i LOVE THIS DAY
the era of Joe Girardi and the new 3B has begun now joe will show the other joe how to win and the new 3B will arod how to hit in the playoffs
What 3rd baseman are we going to get?
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:10 pm
by PR07
This is a good hire as Joe Girardi is a proven success. I feel bad for Donnie Baseball, but I think this is the right move.
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:22 pm
by cmaff051
This is a very nice hire. As I said in the NY Knicks forum, give him #13.
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:43 pm
by kNiCk_PriDe
I think its a great hire. I wanted someone that would chew a player out if he wasn't performing or hustling. someone with some balls. ala Lou Pinella. Girardi is a great hire. Eventhough hes stated otherwise in the past week, I believe Mattingly would have been redundant to Torre... Same laid back attitude... New York needs a manager with some fire...
p.s. I wouldnt be surprised if Hank And Girardi bring back memories of George and Billy. I'm sure one day down the line, theyre gonna get into it. ; )
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:17 pm
by Sashobe
In 30 years time, another Bronx is Burning on ESPN 7.
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:33 pm
by meatball sub
Laying the foundation for a run at Miguel Cabrera. Me likey.
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 7:44 pm
by swisscheeseD
sweet deal....
im glad the better candidate won...
feel bad for mattingly, but at the same time, i dont feel he was the best guy for the job....
im actually VERY EXCITED already for next season....this offseason going to be interesting...
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:35 am
by moocow007
Yeah I think the Yanks picked the best candidate of the three mentioned.
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:19 am
by sully00
I love Donnie but I don't feel bad for him. This job was setup for him to fail. It would be nice for him to join Joe's staff or at least stay on with the organization but it isn't likely and either way now isn't the time for a celebrity manager. This is going to be a hard job over the next year or two. Girardi has prepared for half his pro career for this moment not apprenticed for 3 or 4 years.
Posada is probably my favorite Yankee and I find it a positive to hear him say he isn't sure he would be comfortable with Girardi as his manager even it that means he isn't coming back. I think guys have gotten too comfortable, and the focus has been on getting guys comfortable. I don't remember Paul O'Neil talking about being comfortable. I remember a quite intensity and a will to win, that and guys who could get through a clean inning of relief.
Time to get back to 1998.
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 3:12 am
by Pharmcat
im not a fan of giardi, but if cash thinks he is the right man, then i trust cashmoney
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:45 pm
by 34Celtic
ItsaVC3 wrote:new manager and 3B SWEET i LOVE THIS DAY
the era of Joe Girardi and the new 3B has begun now joe will show the other joe how to win and the new 3B will arod how to hit in the playoffs
Right, show Joe Torre how to win in the playoffs....what are you 6 years old?
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:31 am
by VinnyTheMick
Paulie might come in as part of the coaching staff. Pena has already agreed to come back in some capacity.
Now just keep Bowa @ 3rd & we're good.
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:46 am
by 34Celtic
Bowa is going to Seattle
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:57 am
by VinnyTheMick
34Celtic wrote:Bowa is going to Seattle
last I read he was offered the job but didnt give an answer.
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 2:00 am
by Jitpal
34Celtic wrote:Bowa is going to Seattle
He said he couldn't make a decision yet for personal reasons. So Seattle has been holding off, waiting for him. My guess and what some people have speculated that the personal reasons were an excuse to see how the NY situation plays out. -Jitpal
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:02 am
by Knicks 316
VinnyTheMick wrote:Paulie might come in as part of the coaching staff. Pena has already agreed to come back in some capacity.
Now just keep Bowa @ 3rd & we're good.
Guess no Paul O'Neil...
Posted: Thu Nov 1, 2007 5:10 pm
by VinnyTheMick
the balls on this guy, wearing #27 to signify the 27th WS title he hopes to win. I love it.