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Joe Girardi: “I Want To Manage Again”

By Steve Adams | October 2, 2019 at 9:23am CDT

Former Yankees and Marlins manager Joe Girardi hasn’t been in the dugout since the Yankees opted not to re-sign him after the 2017 season, but he made clear in an appearance with Mully & Haugh on 670 The Score AM this morning that he’s interested not only in the Cubs’ current vacancy but in any of the managerial gigs available this winter (Twitter links). “Any job out there is going to interest me, because I want to manage again,” said the 2006 NL Manager of the Year. Girardi added that he won’t comment on whether he has an interview lined up with the Cubs or any other team.

Girardi has previously discussed his desire to get back into the dugout and earlier this year even expressed an openness to managing a rebuilding club. He’s been working as an analyst for the MLB Network since last year. Girardi interviewed for several openings in the 2018-19 offseason, including the Rangers, Blue Jays and Reds, although he ultimately withdrew his name from consideration in Cincinnati’s search. Texas and Toronto, meanwhile went with younger and/or less-experienced options in Chris Woodward and Charlie Montoyo, respectively.

An even greater slate of managerial vacancies will likely present itself to Girardi and other candidates this winter, as the Padres, Royals, Cubs, Angels, Pirates and Giants, at the very least, will be seeking new skippers. The Phillies and Mets could yet join them in that regard, as rumors surrounding the status of Gabe Kapler and Mickey Callaway continue to swirl.

Girardi, who’ll turn 55 later this month, has spent 11 seasons as a big league manager and compiled a 910-710 record during regular-season play. He was at the helm for the Yankees’ most recent World Series win back in 2009 and has an overall record of 28-24 in postseason play. Given his track record and vocal stance on wanting to manage again, Girardi will join Joe Maddon among the more high-profile candidates seeking a new opportunity this winter.

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  1. acarneglia

    1 year ago

    He’s going to the Mets

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    • Steven Chinwood

      1 year ago

      lofl

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    • david klein

      1 year ago

      If only

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    • MetsFanaticDanny

      1 year ago

      I agree. Once the Mets officially fire Callaway, Girardi will be their next Manager.

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      • carlos15

        1 year ago

        Hope you’re right

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      • thegreatcerealfamine

        1 year ago

        Dude it’s the Mets. I repeat, it’s the Mets.

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      • dimitrila

        1 year ago

        Mets are an incompetent organization at the moment.

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        • fits65

          1 year ago

          Incompetent throughout history as well.

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      • dimitrila

        1 year ago

        Cubs would be his dream job, no? He was a significantly underrated manager with the Yanks but seemed to have trouble connecting with some; I’m sure Theo and Co. will be sensitive to that and whether it can correct itself.

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        • JoeBrady

          1 year ago

          He was a significantly underrated manager with the Yanks
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          It’s tough to know exactly whose fault things are, but in his last 5 years with the Yankees, Joe averaged 86 wins, with no 1st place finishes.

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        • dimitrila

          1 year ago

          He was not given great teams and they were all teams that could have imploded (as the Yanks did throughout the 80s).

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        • fits65

          1 year ago

          Well Joe did communicate really well with players over 35 years old, or who spoke perfect English, and also players that had crew cuts.

          I’m sorry to bear the bad news dim, however joe was handed better teams than some of those that finished ahead of the Yankees.

          His last year on the job proved that he was yesterday’s manager who couldn’t keep up with today’s players.

          I hope that the Mets sign him.

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        • PopeMarley

          1 year ago

          What the hell are you babbling about? His last year they went all the way to the ALCS. Go troll on the NBA boards.

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        • dmarcus15

          1 year ago

          David Ross will be the next cubs skipper. That roster I believe is going to be busted and Theo needs a manager he can control.

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        • Georgiajeff

          1 year ago

          They need something of a disciplinarian

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        • bucnole31658

          1 year ago

          If that happens they lose 90 games next year, David Ross would be a disaster hire

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        • bucnole31658

          1 year ago

          Joe was one game away from a WS in his last season with a roster that was a year or two ahead of where they were projected. He was a great manager for the Yanks just wanted a new voice

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    • Reflect

      1 year ago

      Man do I wish that to be true. But I doubt it.

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    • HaloHonk4Life

      1 year ago

      Of course that’s every managers dream job (rolls eyes). A GM named Brodie to answer to lol

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    • padam

      1 year ago

      Cubs

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    • Gettin greedy

      1 year ago

      I hope so. Keep him as far away from the Cubs as possible

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    • bucnole31658

      1 year ago

      The Mets or Cubs

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  2. david klein

    1 year ago

    Wilpons are to cheap to hire him but he’d be perfect

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    • dimitrila

      1 year ago

      Nope. No matter what they pay him it won’t break the bank.

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  3. mydadleftme

    1 year ago

    Phillies

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  4. Xavier Blaine

    1 year ago

    It would make sense for him to go to the Giants with their mix of highly paid veterans and young talent, similarly to the position the Yankees were from 2015-2017, but Farhan seems interested in only first year candidates.

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    • Kayrall

      1 year ago

      I’m not a Yankees fanboy but the Giants are significantly worse than the Yankee teams that Girardi managed.

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    • snotrocket

      1 year ago

      Farhan’s press conference yesterday by no means indicated that he only wants a first year manager.

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      • Frisco500

        1 year ago

        Yeah, Zaidi said having a manager w/ experience is a huge plus. Probably canceling out Wotus & Bam bam. Tho M. Alou & especially Bengie Molina should be two dark horse candidates.

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        • stan lee the manly

          1 year ago

          As far as I know Bengie hasn’t talked about managing since before he started broadcasting Cardinals games on their Hispanic network. I would be very surprised if he would even except an interview before Yadi retires, he gets very emotional when he talks about how special it is that he gets to call his brothers games.

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        • washington_bonercats

          1 year ago

          Zaidi will be gone in 3 years so it likely doesnt matter. Dudes awful

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        • Dodgethis

          1 year ago

          LOL, you clearly haven’t been around anyone who is a giants fan. And, you clearly don’t listen to or watch giants media. Giants took a step in the right direction and aren’t nearly as far away as Everyone assumes.

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    • southbeachbully

      1 year ago

      @Xavier Blaine

      The wrap on him was that he wasn’t a great communicator with the younger players. He was seen as the opposite when he was with the Marlins tho. I’ve always respected him during his tenure with the Yanks. But does he have the stomach to start off in a rebuild? The Cubs are in a vastly better situation than the Giants in my opinion. I think they just need a new voice and perhaps a manager a little more straight forward than Madden whose shtick may have gotten old. Just my opinion. I don’t watch the Cubs 24/7 so fans might see it differently.

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      • Jake1972

        1 year ago

        Theo and company will most likely pass on Joe and go with more of someone in Terry Francona mold instead.

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        • Georgiajeff

          1 year ago

          Who might that be?

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  5. Wilford Brimley

    1 year ago

    Didn’t the Yankees fire him because he wasn’t hip to the kids these days and couldn’t communicate with the youngsters? If anything, teams are getting younger.

    I could see the Cubs bringing him in as a “special assistant to the GM” where he signs some autographs and pretends to be important, but he’s only getting older, and still isn’t a cool cat.

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    • ColossusOfClout

      1 year ago

      Mr Brimley, what you’ve just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever read. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this thread is now dumber for having read it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

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      • Sirsleepit

        1 year ago

        Billy Madison is a good movie

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      • johnsilver

        1 year ago

        Same thing was said of A’s manager Bob melvin early on if remember right that he didn’t communicate very well with the younger players and am pretty sure read several times Girardi was that way.

        No doubt Girardi knows how to win, tho he did so in NY with talented, veteran heavy teams. Not all veteran managers seem to be able to work with the youngsters.. What I call the Trader jack mckeon type who could relate well.

        The Mets? Decent fit with not so many so called kids, but one filled with 1-2y players? Nope.

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      • jorge78

        1 year ago

        CoC…..
        WOW!

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      • nymetsking

        1 year ago

        Okay, a simple wrong would’ve done just fine, but thanks. 

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      • Todd12345678

        1 year ago

        Lmao

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      • SheaGoodbye

        1 year ago

        He never stated that that was his own opinion, just that it was the perception of some in baseball at the time. Maybe you should learn to read before criticizing others.

        I will give you one point for the reference though.

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    • Woods Rider

      1 year ago

      Die-Ahh-Bee-Tussss

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      • jorge78

        1 year ago

        Fogs the brain?

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    • Joe Says...

      1 year ago

      Can’t fire someone who isn’t under contract.

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    • HaloHonk4Life

      1 year ago

      Says the guy who uses Wilford Brimley as his avatar. A guy who looks 20 years older than his actual age.

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    • bucnole31658

      1 year ago

      Girardi is either getting the Cubs or Mets job without a doubt

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  6. WereAllJustGuestsHere

    1 year ago

    Girardi wants to manage. For the right team. Cubs and Phillies fit the bill as win-now teams. Maybe San Diego to get over the hump.

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    • dimitrila

      1 year ago

      Just don’t see the appeal of Philly.

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      • Woods Rider

        1 year ago

        How? He’s dealt with big time players (A-Rod, C.C., AJ Burnett, Jeter, Posada, etc). So dealing wityh Harper and Realmuto and Cutch is right up his alley.

        Sure, he won with Torre’s team and didn’t win after that, but his time in Miami shows how he can maximize the talent on a roster. Although I believe he is slightly overrated, I think Philly is the perfect fit for him (along with Chicago).

        If the Phillies don’t get him, I’m hoping they get Scioscia

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        • WereAllJustGuestsHere

          1 year ago

          Win-now teams like Philly is perfect. Now, in NY Girardi outperformed expectations 2013-2015. Many awful contracts on those teams, an aging SS up until 2014 and 3B until 2016. He won 85 games with a bad 2013 Yankees team. Very impressive.

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    • bucnole31658

      1 year ago

      Phillies aren’t firing Kapler lol

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  7. rayrayner

    1 year ago

    Probably doesn’t have an interview lined up with the Cubs

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    • thelegendofmike

      1 year ago

      Why?

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      • rayrayner

        1 year ago

        Epstein and Girardi would be an odd couple.

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        • HaloHonk4Life

          1 year ago

          Epstein being the anal retentive one and Girardi the slob?

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        • titanic struggle

          1 year ago

          Excellent Halo…lol

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    • bucnole31658

      1 year ago

      Guaranteed he has an interview

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  8. parkers

    1 year ago

    I would quess that the Cubs are front runners for his services. His Chicago roots are broad. Having played there as well as having family roots there.

    He would be a dramatic change from Maddon’s more free spirited approach. Madden was famous for doing unorthodox things on the field as well as behind the scenes. He would at times have the team all dress the same, based on some theme, as they travelled from city to city.

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    • Rallyshirt

      1 year ago

      We dress our little dogs up in outfits a few times per year, Wild West, Titanic theme, Star Wars, stuff like that.

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      • HaloHonk4Life

        1 year ago

        As David Letterman once said when Paris Hilton brought her dog on all dressed up…..”No Wonnder the rest of the world hates Us”

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    • southbeachbully

      1 year ago

      @parkers I would say Madden was to the Cubs as Phil Jackson was with the Lakers and Bulls. He knew how to deal with personalities. Girardi is more like Riley with the Heat and Knicks. Tough and authoritarian..

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      • Joe Says...

        1 year ago

        Spot on.

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  9. bravesfan

    1 year ago

    Cubs do make sense for him. He’s had some success on the big stage with the yanks as a manager plus he played for both the yanks and cubs right? Point being that kind of high pressure isn’t easy to deal with, and I believe the cub would need a proven/experienced leader to be successful. So it makes a lot of sense for the cubs to go get him.

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    • traverave

      1 year ago

      I agree, it feels like half the job for teams like the Yankees, Cubs, Red Sox, etc. is dealing with the media. I think Girardi’s experience with that sets him apart from other candidates.

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    • mistry gm

      1 year ago

      Many Cubs fans DON’T want him. Prediction …. if the Cubs hire him, Theo will lose his job in two years.

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      • rayrayner

        1 year ago

        Theo might lose it in 2020 no matter who he hires.

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      • mike127

        1 year ago

        Theo’s contract is up in two years and repeatedly has said ten years in any one job is long enough. He will seek something different at that point. He’s not getting fired.

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        • rayrayner

          1 year ago

          I hope you’re correct, Mike.

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      • gobears

        1 year ago

        I don’t want him. I don’t want Rothschild either. See Pryor and Wood

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        • titanic struggle

          1 year ago

          See Dusty Baker…

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      • bucnole31658

        1 year ago

        Theo loses his job and is hired 5 minutes later. The owners won’t spend more so Theo either has to break it up and start over or suffer

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  10. TrillionaireTeamOperator

    1 year ago

    I think he’d be a good fit with the Mets, Padres or Angels. He should be at the helm for a club that is in duel re-building and win-now modes. Seems like that’s his sweet spot as a manager- young veterans on a talented but inconsistent club. With his issues as a manager, a young and hungry club that hasn’t been in contention but has the pieces to be, wouldn’t begrudge him any miscalculations in the post season, considering the playoff run a quasi championship win in and of itself.

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  11. Woods Rider

    1 year ago

    The axe for Kapler should be here in T-Minus 3. . . 2. . . . 1. . . . .

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    • bucnole31658

      1 year ago

      Not happening

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  12. terry

    1 year ago

    Wanting to and getting a chance to. Are often two different things.

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  13. johnk

    1 year ago

    Cubs for Joe G.

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  14. gogoblue

    1 year ago

    I think Joe wants to manage the Cubs much more than the Cubs desire to hire him. The Cubs won’t lack the applicants for their managerial opening.

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    • dray16

      1 year ago

      I agree, but he might end up there anyway.

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    • bucnole31658

      1 year ago

      They might. They are maxed out on payroll not very good defensively, horrible bullpen and aging starting pitching.

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  15. anthonyd4412

    1 year ago

    Given he was interviewed on Chicago sports radio I’d imagine the Cubs are the likely landing spot

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  16. bigjonliljon

    1 year ago

    I’ve been saying this all year…. he’s been sitting on MLB network waiting for the Cubs job to open up. His style is the direct opposite of Maddon. Generally, when teams fire a manager, the next one is opposite style. And I think the Cubs need a disciplinarian type in the dig out.

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    • gizmo22

      1 year ago

      I’ve read this “Cubs need a disciplinarian type manager” several times now. I’m curious as to why/where it comes from. Did the Cubs come across as being an “undisciplined” ball club to folks that watch them? Or are fans just after someone they think is completely opposite the guy they had? During Maddon’s tenure, I don’t recall any specific instances that relate to baseball. Dress up themes for travel seems to be what people point to when they talk about his relaxed style. I can’t imagine that, in itself, is what leads to the calls for discipline.

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  17. Shannon Wolfe

    1 year ago

    Why is Pirates even listed in this?

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    • DarkSide830

      1 year ago

      because they have an opening.

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  18. cobbalicious

    1 year ago

    Please royals

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    • RoyalsFanAmongWolves

      1 year ago

      for who? girardi?

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  19. Socrates Curveball

    1 year ago

    Mets will want to know what it’ll cost to hire Girardi and id bet Joe’s Agent takes the stance of ‘We wont negotiate until the position opens out of respect to the current manager.’ Joe will command more than the managers getting hired the last few cycles. The young inexperienced guys are getting like $1-1.8M per season. Do the Mets ‘Splurge’ and guarantee Girardi over $10M on a 3 Yr pact?

    Moreover, is Brodie willing to cede power to a Manager with more capital in the building? These are all the dynamics at play. If Brodie is willing to check his ego and Ownership is willing to pay, Girardi is the most qualified available manager in the country. More qualified than everyone’s darling Joe Maddon.

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    • mistry gm

      1 year ago

      Bullcrap (#saynotojoe)

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    • wordonthestreet

      1 year ago

      Joe Girardi cannot carry Joe Maddons jock

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  20. IBFarr

    1 year ago

    Philly?

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  21. padresfan619

    1 year ago

    Come to the city with the best weather in the United States. San Diego will gladly take you in!

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  22. dynasty in boston

    1 year ago

    Which holding cell was Joe in when they snapped this…uh…picture.

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  23. biffpocoroba

    1 year ago

    Don’t be surprised if he ends up out here in CA.

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    • keysox

      1 year ago

      No – He will go to White Sox. Searage – pitching coach. Coop canned. Ricky to front office. D. Boston can stay at first.

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      • ChiSoxCity

        1 year ago

        lol

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  24. Fg-3

    1 year ago

    Girardi is a perfect fit for San Fran.. no better person for that job. He’s a class act. Cubs might call but I think there done with marquee managers. Go west Joe go west.

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    • bucnole31658

      1 year ago

      No offense but the San Fran job is one no one wants

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  25. Down with OBP

    1 year ago

    I didn’t think he interviewed for the Jays opening. Any link to that?

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    • Down with OBP

      1 year ago

      What I remembered hearing was he wasn’t interested in any rebuilding teams – hence his explicit statement to the contrary now.

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    • Down with OBP

      1 year ago

      He wasn’t one of the 4 mentioned that was shortlisted for an interview — they supposedly interviewed 5 but Montoya wasn’t on that list either. Any source attribution would be appreciated.

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  26. downsr30

    1 year ago

    Girardi did an exceptional job with the Marlins young roster before ownership/front office personnel had an issue with him. Girardi also was a big part of the development process of some of the current Yankees stars. One could say that a Girardi didn’t do all that well with the Yankees in his last 5 seasons, but those also happened to be the only 5 seasons the Yankees ever financially constrained over the past few decades.

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  27. AaronSapoznik

    1 year ago

    I’d love to see Joe Girardi return to the Cubs as their manager. I have a preference for former catchers becoming managers and also wouldn’t mind seeing another former Cubs player David Ross get the job.

    I believe that when all is said and done, Theo Epstein will choose one of the Cubs internal candidates from among Ross, Mark Loretta and Will Venable. Theo stated in his Monday press conference that a manager with prior experience would be a plus which Girardi has over that trio. My fear is that Epstein would prioritize a manager more inclined to use advanced analytics rather than a more traditional one like Girardi. The Cubs internal candidates would fit that profile better along with a couple of other external ones who have also been mentioned as possibilities.

    Girardi is certainly bright enough to adapt to Theo’s ideology and perhaps he will convince him that he will welcome all the analytics the number crunchers feed him. If that’s the case, I can still get my wish while still hoping that Girardi maintains many of his traditional aspects once hired.

    One of my main beefs with Joe Maddon was his tendency to over-manage his lineups and bullpen which was fueled by too much information from the geeks. I want a real manager who properly balances statistical input with the traditional elements that have worked for the past century and not a fantasy baseball skipper who leans too heavily toward sabermetrics. Otherwise the Cubs might just as well utilize a robot in the dugout to match the ones who will be calling balls and strikes shortly.

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    • mike127

      1 year ago

      @ aaron—you said “bullpen which was fueled by too much information from the geeks….don’t always agree with your posts, but certainly respect them.

      What is your feeling on the rule change next year where a pitcher must face three batters (exclusive of finishing an inning)? Does it become more data driven as the manager has to consider three hitters, or more with potential pinch hitters two batters away—or does it become easier as the decision is made and you have to keep the pitcher on the mound.

      I go back and forth with this when trying to guess who the Cubs may pick. Does experience help with the new rule? Or does this benefit a newby who is going through this the first time like the rest of the experienced???

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      • AaronSapoznik

        1 year ago

        I like the new rule change along with expansion of active rosters to 26 with a cap on pitchers at 13. It should at least stall the changes that have been going on since Bill James introduced sabermetrics to MLB in the early 1970’s.

        Much of the problem with the modern game lies with the overuse of advanced analytics. That’s when baseball began seeing less complete games from starters, more specialization with relievers and active rosters gradually morph from a standard mix of 15 players and 10 pitchers to the 12 players and 13 pitchers we typically see today.

        Eliminating LOOGY’s won’t necessarily harken back to the days when relievers typically threw multiple inning, including closers, but it will at least force managers to use a pitcher for multiple batters. Stats will certainly play a role as they always have but now front offices might have to concentrate on acquiring relievers with less pronounced splits versus like hitting batters. Of course, the batting order construction by managers may also be impacted to some degree by the new rule change as well.

        I suppose that all of this might encourage managers to be a little less driven by data while utilizing more traditional means of managing. Instead of just doing the automatic lefty versus lefty and righty versus righty matchups they will have to be more focused on those other contingencies you mentioned. They might actually have to manage a game rather than have the game manage them. lol

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  28. HaloHonk4Life

    1 year ago

    I think the Padres should hire him if Bochy passes on the job.

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    • VegasSDfan

      1 year ago

      The Padres will choose the best candidate. Nobody is a lock at this point. I do believe Girardi and Bochy are candidates.

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  29. Rford68

    1 year ago

    Think Joe goes to an established team such as the Phill’s. Yeah he can say he is open to a rebuild but it’s not really his style. With the Angels unless the get pitching he Gerardi won’t be interested. The Giants are a mess Girardi won’t have the patience. Although it will never be said Girardi wants to step in to a world series now dugout. He is not the type to teach or strategize. He wants a team like the Yankee teams he played on.

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  30. phillyballers

    1 year ago

    The Phillies have entered the chat.

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  31. titanic struggle

    1 year ago

    Please Joe…we all knew you could have had the Reds job, but were waiting to see what would happen with Maddon…and that’s where you’re going…lol

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  32. crazylarry

    1 year ago

    Giardi was an under achiever with the studded Yankee lineup. He won once in 10 years. Overrated due to being in NY.

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  33. stewartnbuck

    1 year ago

    Billy Eppler and Girardi were both working together back in 2009.

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  34. Georgiajeff

    1 year ago

    He might be what we need. Who knows.

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  35. George Vasios

    1 year ago

    [Girardi on a bridge in Upstate NY,, praying over a guardrail] CLARENCE! HELP ME ClARENCE…. I want to manage again..I want to manage again!… please God help me manage again!

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  36. George Vasios

    1 year ago

    Mark Loretta will be the new Cubs manager. Think about it. The old Cubs manager, Joe Maddon, is from Hazleton PA. Ronnie Miscaviage Sr., the father of the guy who is the leader of Scientology (David Miscaviage), is also from Hazleton, PA. And Ronnie’s first wife, her name is Loretta. So, of course, Mark Loretta would be Joe Maddon’s successor.
    It all makes sense!

    Now that’s some logic we can all live with.

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  37. uncle1sock

    1 year ago

    Please refer to him as ‘All Star’ Joe Girardi

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