Comments on: 2010 free agent: Joe Girardi

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:18:32 +0000

Mauer will re-up with the Twins. It would be like Jeter leaving the Yankees… not gonna happen.

Yanks will focus next off-season on Lee, Crawford & Werth.

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:14:45 +0000

Great comment!!! My sentiments exactly

I believe Girardi did an awesome job in 2009. Girardi handled games, media, players, front office and even umpires excellently.

No one can argue with success but a manager will always be judged on a “what have you done for me lately” basis.

I recommend new contract talks after 2010 season with:

5 years for 2010 WS Championship
3 years for 2010 AL Championship
2 years for 2010 Regular Season AL East win

Anything less reevaluate circumstances and alternatives

By: keith

keith — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:12:33 +0000

With Jeter, Mariano, and the frenzy for Joe Mauer coming up, it should be no surprise as to why the Yankees didnt go nuts in this off-season. They will sign Jeets and Mo, but they need to make a serious run at Joe Mauer. With a young, switch hitting catcher and a young switch hitting first baseman, both who hit for great power and great average…THAT combo, for the next 5-7 years, is dizzying to think about!

By: king of fruitless hypotheticals

king of fruitless hypotheticals — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:08:01 +0000

His last one. 56.

By: The Honorable Congressman Mondesi

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:35:59 +0000

Eh, I guess it’d get him considered. I’d think he’d have to manage for at least 10 years and have a ton of success, I just think it’s a bit premature to say that he’ll be a “surefire HOFer” with one more title and a few playoff appearances. The guy’s got three seasons under his belt, he’s going to have to manage for a long time to get into the HOF.

Also… I disagree with this line of thinking… But a ton of writers are going to hold him to a higher standard if all or almost all of his titles and playoff appearances come with the Yankees.

By: The Honorable Congressman Mondesi

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:31:46 +0000

"The name's Francis ~~Soyer~~ Isberto, but everybody calls me Psycho. Any of you guys call me Francis, and I'll kill you." You have to change your name to Psycho, dude.

By: Rocky Road Redemption (formerly RAB poster)

Rocky Road Redemption (formerly RAB poster) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:29:04 +0000

I’ll have to look up previous mangers who’ve made the HOF. I don’t really know the criteria.
In any case 2 world series titles, a MOY, and a good amount of playoff appearances has to get you considered, right?

By: The Honorable Congressman Mondesi

The Honorable Congressman Mondesi — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:25:33 +0000

Thanks.

I disagree about his HOF case, though. It’ll take more than one more title and a few more playoff appearances to get him into the HOF.

By: Rocky Road Redemption (formerly RAB poster)

Rocky Road Redemption (formerly RAB poster) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:22:28 +0000

I actually think Klemy has a point.

ALL fans blame the manager. And honestly, all fans can be irrational jerkface assholes when doing so. It’s just that we have so many fans it’s glaringly obvious.

By: Rocky Road Redemption (formerly RAB poster)

Rocky Road Redemption (formerly RAB poster) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:21:14 +0000

Great comment. My feelings exactly about Girardi.

Honestly, I think he’s a great manager. One more WS and a few more playoff appearances he’s a surefire HOF’er.

Think of this. In Mr. Girardi’s young career he already has a 100 win season, a WS, AND a MOY.

Pretty damn impressive.