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Row 1: Joe Giraldi, Don Mattingly, Tony LaRussa, Buck Showalter
Row 2: Tony Pena, Bobby Valentine, Jack McKeon, Larry Bowa
Row 3: Davey Johnson, Frank Robinson, Lou Pinella, Roger Clemens
Row 4: Tim McCarver, Paul Byrd’s Cousin, Tony Pena’s brother, Mystery Man
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Well like the two buildings that fell the Yankees fall just in the same – what a disgrace to America the Yankees are these days. A renowned cheater on their team is the last victim to close out their season. I’m fit to see more Yankee failure in the seasons to come and unlike Ground Zero the only shrine they will have endowned upon them is misery. Go Tigers!!! Motor City all the way!!!
Perhaps Bobby Valentine will get another manager’s job before the end of the season, but NOT in Japan. They have suffered enough.
Frank White deserves a place in the organization, but I don't think he has the credibility to take this club to the next level. KC needs a manager that give the club instant professional credibility. I REALLY want Bud Black as the next manager. Wonder if Bobby Valentine would come back to the USA. Need someone with experience and intensity. Frank just seems to laid back for my taste.
After having Lou Pinella as manager, I am glad for Mike Quadi’s comments. Pinella was a tough manager, but the last few years, it was always ‘Gee, what can I do?’ after a tough loss.
OMG!! MY COUSIN TONY WITH MR. SPOCK HIMSELF!!
Steve, you have yet to address one of the biggest issues in the NL Central…who are Brewer fans supposed to root for? It's really the lesser of two evils. Tony LaRussa and the “best fans in baseball”, or Dusty. If I had a gun to my head, I guess I'd go with the Reds, they haven't been to the playoffs in awhile. And Joey Votto is a good story. I'll just root for Houston to turn it around real quickly.
I've been a Yankee fan for over thirty years and like the guy says in the commercial…They'll bury me in my Yankee jersey, but I don't wear blinders and the Yankees, in my opinion, have a piece of their history that they do NOT display so proudly in the halls of their new stadium: and that is their way of saying goodbye to their greatest stars. It's nothing new. It goes all the way back to Babe Ruth. When the Yankees decide there done with you they treat you like garbage. Look at how Joe Torre was treated, not even included in a highlight reel celebrating the triumphs of old Yankee Stadium. Reggie was thrown away, Mattingly was shown the door. For an organization that builds their foundation on pride and class it's hard to understand. I say sign Jeter for three years and name him to be the Yankees 2014 Manager. There's no doubt in my mind that he'll be the next Joe Torre, just as Lou Pinella was the new Billy Martin.
Valentine Familiar With Mets’ Sale Talk –
Hank, you fool, are you KIDDING me?
10-20 years longevity? The greatest? There’s no logical reason to bring this up!
Bill James, back in 1987, published his thoughts on managers. He kept track of how many in-game moves and how many pre-game moves a manager is responsible for. To make a LLLLONG story short, there IS a lot to do, but the manager’s personality and style must mesh well with the current state of the team.
For example, a rookie or rebuilding team needs discipline or grandstanding motivation. A team that has young and fast players does not need a manager who waits for the 3-run homerun, etc.
Honestly, Mattingly, Giraldi, and Pena are all good. But The Front Office should just be looking at the next 3 years, as opposed to the next “10-20 years” or which one will be the “greatest of all time”. [Quick answer: none of the above.]
I personally feel that Pena has the personality to fire up the hitters when their bats fall asleep. Pena is a motivator, and will get in your face in a respectful way. Ask Jorge Posada about Pena.
ANYWAY, my sources say Mattingly will be hired next week, Giraldi is going to Los Angeles, and Pena will be Mattingly’s bench coach.
“What we’re looking for is a guy that’s maybe going to be one of the greatest managers, maybe, of all time, over a period of 10, 20 years, who knows – and it could be any of the three.”
“Joe was a great manager. He was like a father figure to some of these guys. This guy’s got to take charge and be a real leader. We’re not looking so much for a father figure now as a real leader.”
Ultimately, the Yanks can’t go wrong with Mattingly, Giraldi, or Pena.
Regarding Mad Dog Russo’s theory that it’s impossible to follow Joe, and live up to his reputation, I submit the following rebuttal:
When Torre was chosen as manager to replace Buck Showalter after 1995, it was universally regarded as being a bad move, and that Joe was inferior to Buck in every way.
Joe Giraldi in 1996 was booed for replacing the legend that was Mike Stanley as catcher. He was accepted, and became an icon.
Tino Martinez was hated for following in the footsteps of Don Mattingly at 1st base in 1996. He eventually won the hearts of NY with his clutch skills and power.
Cito’s been black-listed from the game. I agree that he needs one more chance in the bigs, though.
Whitey is always waiting for that phone to ring. I bet Sparky would listen, too.
Here’s just a few (weak market) Mystery Names to add to this discussion(long-shots/dark horses/guys who are not dead yet):
Tommy Lasorda
Dick Williams
Earl Weaver
Jim Tracy
Don Baylor
Don Zimmer
Jeff Torborg
Dallas Green
Roger Craig
Buck Rodgers
Jimy Williams
Jim Fregrosi
John Boles
Felipe Alou
Art Howe
Tom Kelly
John McNamara
Chuck Tanner
Lee Mazilli
Ray Knight
Wally Backman
Bob Brenley
Buddy Bell
YOGI!
Bob Boone
Hal McRae
Bucky Dent
Frank Howard
Rene Lacheman
Jim Lefebvre
Davey Lopes
Tony Perez
Ken Macha
Stump Merrill
Mike Hargrove
Well, you get the idea…nobody.
Cashman said he will be interviewing Don, Joe, and Tony in 1-2 weeks, so….
I agree with your comments. I would love to see Davey make a triumphant return, or Jack McKeon manage again.
It is time for a personality shift, and Mattingly probably would not fit the bill, for the reasons you stated.
I guess Pinella is a possibility … I can only assume that since Randy Levine was anti-Torre, he must be pro-Pinella. I don’t see the Cubs giving him up that easily.
I like you’re legendary manager/mystery man idea!
“I’d like to introduce Sparky Anderson as the new manager of the New York Yankees….”
Who are the legendary managers that are out there, besides Whitey and Sparky?
And since we’re talking about mystery men, can you give us a Cito Gaston update?
I’m a Buck fan….The Joe Torre Era would have not been possible without Buck, Gene Michael, and Steinbrenner being suspended in the early 1990′s.
The key to any managerial change is to get a manager with a DIFFERENT STYLE. This is why a Billy Martin/Jack McKeon-type of manager can just come in and teams start to win.
To me, although Mattingly would be a popular selection with the fans, NY MEDIA, and players, his style is too similar to Torre’s. As I posted this season, Mattingly may be too enlightened to be a manager, in terms of not yelling at umpires or lashing into players who deserve it, or even expressing his opinions with fire and emotion at organizational meetings. He also never managed a team before. But I will not rip into Don if he gets the job, since he’s a great man.
In my mind, Giraldi’s selection still retains the “Yankees Continuity” (if that’s an issue for The Powers that BE), he’s well respected, AND he has a different style than Joe (more open to new age stats, but still has the humanistic approach).
Granted no manager is perfect, and I can bet you right now Giraldi WILL be criticized for bunting or tinkering with the bullpen, since he is prone to use more in-game strategy than Torre was.
But, I am so impressed with Giraldi’s intelligence and the job he did with the Marlins (who fell back to earth after he was fired), that I feel Cashman should hire him.
Regarding Tony Pena- he has a great relationship with the Latin players, he is well-liked. He had a great year with Kansas City, but I don’t see him buying into Cashman’s vision, and I see Pena getting defensive when the heat is on.
LaRussa’s hiring may very well force me to root AGAINST the team.
As for my final answer on Buck Showalter- his personality is similar to Giraldi’s, but he’s too controlling and bitter, and treats all player equally. Besides, he and A-Rod have SERIOUS HEAT. I’d choose Giraldi over Buck.
Regarding Bowa- he’s the exact opposite of Torre. From the personality standpoint, I wouldn’t have issues with it, for a 2 year run only, though. Bowa’s antics get tired, very quickly. I just want to commend Bowa for being on his best behavior as Torre’s 3B coach this year. Bowa fought for his players, and fought umpires, and not once did he speak against any of his teammates or manager.
Jack McKeon- I could only wish…………..
Lou Pinella- If he somehow gets out of his Cubs contract, I wouldn’t want him. He’s been eying this job for years now, and I know he was jealous of Joe. I say, screw you for this position, Sweet Lou (but I do respect you).
Davey Johnson- Sign me up.
Frank Robinson- Pass.
Bobby V- File him under my Tony LaRussa comment.
As far as mystery men- I wouldn’t mind Whitey Herzog or some other retired legend, because as McKeon showed us, AGE DOES NOT MATTER.
I’d hire Pena — if he works out, great. If not, fire him and hire Mattingly.
You don’t want the icon of the franchise to follow Torre.
I quit!
how do you feel about Buck Showalter being in a Yankee uniform again? I know he ran out his welcome in Texas, but I’d still rather have him than our current manager, who shall remain nameless.
Bobby Valentine
I agree, Scooter.
Holy Cow! Giraldi’s a good Italian boy. He’d be a good manager. Mattingly could be his bench coach.
But, I’ll tell ya, White, I’d just bring Joe back! There’s nobody better!
I wish, Fran. I wish…
It’s time for Tim McCarver to put up or shut up! I’d love to see him manage a team, dealing with all the pressure from the fans, media, and players. I’d love to hear Joe Buck criticize his managerial moves.
The logical choice is 2006 Manager of the Year Giraldi. He played on the championship teams, he’s proven he can win games with a team of rookies, and he’d relate to the veterans. To me, it’s a no brainer. If he wants the job, give it to him.
Since the front office of the Yankees is not staffed by Vulcans, I’m sure they’ll screw this one up.
Besides, The Marlins accused Giraldi of being uncooperative with management decisions, so I’m sure Cashman isn’t interested in that.
Since nothing makes sense in 2007, I’ll say … the eight is dead. Long live the eight. They’ll hire Larry Bowa.
gary,hands down.
I pick Joe Giraldi
Hillman is popular guy with his players, handles the front office well, adapts easily, and is quite sabermetrics-friendly. He spent a decade Yankee minor-league teams, and won Manager of the Year three times.
Of course, his World Series in Japan this year is legendary.
Yanks lost out big time, because NONE of these candidates are as good as Trey.
Mark my words, here come the Royals. Bannister, Meche and Gerinke are a great anchor for the rotation.
They’ve got some bats to work with and the new management knows what they’re doing.
I’m not going to go out on a limb and pick them for the division, but .500 is realistic.
A few breaks away from wild card, and contention late into September is right around the corner.
Welcome back to relevance, Kansas City!
DEFINITELY not my loser cousin. I’ll vote for Tony Pena.
Well, considering that Trey Hillman was the best option, but just taken off the market by Kansas City, I’ll vote for LaRussa.
Tony LaRussa
Don Mattingly
Joe Giraldi