The New York Yankees are breaking up with manager Joe Girardi. According to a media report, both sides agreed to go their separate ways after ten years together. A successor has not yet been appointed.
An official confirmation is expected on Thursday, ESPN reports. Girardi’s current $16 million four-year contract expires at the end of this year’s World Series.
Girardi took over the post of Yankee manager in 2008, succeeding hall-of-famer Joe Torre, who had won the World Series four times with the Bronx Bombers. Girardi’s record is 910-710 for the Yankees, with whom he had reached the postseason six times. In 2009 he won the World Series, 2010,2012 and 2017 he was in the ALCS.
ESPN further reports that General Manager Brian Cashman, who is said to have been awarded a new contract, will select a successor who has “a feel for the team”, is willing to deal with analytical data and will be able to handle the extremely high expectations of fans and media in New York.
Girardi announced shortly after the end of the ALCS’ 7-game against Houston Astros that he would first consult his family before making a decision about his future.
Prior to joining the Yankees, Girardi spent a year as Florida Marlins manager and was elected National League Manager of the Year, but was dismissed after a year of disagreement with former team owner Jeff Loria. In 2007, he served as co-commentator for the YES Network, the regional TV channel that is a proportion of Yankee ownership.
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