Tag Archives: Joe Girardi

Yankees Joe Girardi is much more than just a manager

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Michael Augustine

Joe Girardi may have the toughest job in professional sports- manager for the New York Yankees.  A team recognized throughout the world and the model for success to anyone involved in professional sports. When he took over for the future hall of fame manager Joe Torre, he had some big shoes to fill.  Not only did ...

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Not so fast: Girardi talking like Chavez already signed

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

All offseason it has seemed as if it has almost been a forgone conclusion that Eric Chavez would be back in the Bronx this year. However, it is late February and he still hasn't signed. That hasn't stopped Yankees manager Joe Girardi from planning for having him on the team this year. “If you wanted to DH ...

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Girardi addresses Yankees 2012 issues

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

Yesterday was the first day for pitchers and catchers to report for spring training, but on the first day they do little more than check in and take a physical so today is really the first day of spring training. On and the first day, manager Joe Girardi addressed the media about where he thinks ...

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Quote: Girardi wants another bat

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

The Yankees haven't done much since they landed Michael Pineda in a trade, but the general assumption was that they would add a DH and maybe even another backup infielder. Count Joe Girardi among those that will be upset if they stand pat between now and the start of the season. This is what he told ...

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Girardi says no 6-man rotation for Yankees

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Rob Abruzzese

The Yankees foolishly sent Ivan Nova down to the minor leagues midseason last year and then after a month of dominance down there they had no other choice but to call him up again. Instead of removing either A.J. Burnett or Phil Hughes, both of whom were under performing, the Yankees began the boondoggle that was the six-man ...

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Yankees Shutout of End of the Year Awards

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Rob Abruzzese

The Yankees went into the 2011 season looking like underdogs, but by the end of the year they had the best record in the American League and finished second only to the Phillies for the best overall record. Apparently they did it without the top rookie, manager, pitcher, or overall player. In fact, they weren't even ...

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Who is to Blame for Yankees Postseason Failure?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Rob Abruzzese

In two games of a five game series the Yankees scored nine and 10 runs. Those should be easy wins. That means they needed to win just one close game out of three other games in the series, but they couldn't do it. What happened? Who is to blame? Let's run down the list of some ...

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Quote: Girardi Won’t Panic and Change the Lineup

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Rob Abruzzese

Via George King of the NY Post: "Guys who have a history of performing, they usually perform," said Yankees manager Joe Girardi. "Every time a guy went 0-for-4, you can't change. These guys are All-Stars and superstars. It's not like they are platoon players. I think they have to be patient. Two games don't mean anything. ...

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Quote: A-Rod Likes Girardi as Manager of the Year

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Rob Abruzzese

Yankees manager rarely get much consideration for the Manager of the Year award probably because they're always expected to win so when they do it is generally looked at as no big accomplishment. This year might be different if Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has his way. "For me, [Joe Girardi is] obviously the Manager of ...

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Discussion: Was the Bunt the Right Decision Last Night?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Rob Abruzzese

The Yankees were at one point down 6-0 to the Oakland Athletics last night but battled back to make it 6-3 in the 9th inning. Then with runners on first and second and no outs Yankees manager Joe Girardi called for Derek Jeter to bunt the runners over. He did, two walks, a foul ...

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