3 former Yankees who could replace Aaron Boone as manager
By Kevin Henry
Potential Yankees managerial candidate — Joe Girardi
Like Mattingly, Girardi has plenty of managerial experience, including 10 years as the manager of the Yankees between 2008-2017. He guided the Yankees to their last World Series title in 2009, so could bringing him back rekindle some of that Fall Classic magic in the Bronx?
Girardi finished 200 games over .500 (910-710) during his time managing the Yankees, so it’s clear he’s found success in the pressure cooker that is the New York managing gig. In his four seasons managing outside of New York (Florida and Philadelphia), Girardi wasn’t as successful, so maybe there’s something about wearing the pinstripes that brings out the best in him from a leadership standpoint as well.
There is plenty of experience here, both as a manager and as a player (Girardi played four seasons in New York between 1996-99). Girardi has also expressed an interest in becoming a manager again, so could there be some synergy building toward a reunion?