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ANAHEIM -- Yankees bench coach Joe Girardi will interview for the vacant managerial position with the Marlins, as Florida asked for and received permission from the Yankees to interview the 40-year-old.

 

"They're young, they have a young pitching staff, they're very talented in the Minor Leagues and they have some really good players over there," Girardi said of the Marlins. "We'll see what happens."

 

Girardi, who will turn 41 next week, is completing his first season as Joe Torre's bench coach. After playing 15 seasons behind the plate, Girardi, who won three World Series titles with the Yankees from 1996-99, spent the 2004 season as a broadcaster for the YES Network before joining Torre's staff last winter.

 

"You learn how to prepare, and a lot of it is just dealing with players," he said, regarding his experience on the bench. "You can do all the preparation, but sometimes, you have to figure out how to get the most out of players. I've been very fortunate to play four years under Joe and then to sit next to him for a year."

 

Having retired just two years ago, Girardi also feels that his familiarity with the current players in the game is an asset. Girardi finished his career by playing three years with the Cubs (2000-02) and one with the Cardinals (2003).

 

"I think it helps, because I know what type of players they are," he said. "I've also seen the whole league, as well as the other league, so I know what type of players you want on your team."

 

Girardi said that his agent, Steve Mandell, would set up an interview date to coincide with one of the Yankees' off-days.

 

"Hopefully, we'll have off-days every two or three days," Girardi said.

Source: Flamarlins.com

Well that could be interesting...

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Girardi to interview for skipper job

By Mark Feinsand / MLB.com

 

ANAHEIM -- Yankees bench coach Joe Girardi will interview for the vacant managerial position with the Marlins, as Florida asked for and received permission from the Yankees to interview the 40-year-old.

"They're young, they have a young pitching staff, they're very talented in the Minor Leagues and they have some really good players over there," Girardi said of the Marlins. "We'll see what happens."

 

Girardi, who will turn 41 next week, is completing his first season as Joe Torre's bench coach. After playing 15 seasons behind the plate, Girardi, who won three World Series titles with the Yankees from 1996-99, spent the 2004 season as a broadcaster for the YES Network before joining Torre's staff last winter.

 

"You learn how to prepare, and a lot of it is just dealing with players," he said, regarding his experience on the bench. "You can do all the preparation, but sometimes, you have to figure out how to get the most out of players. I've been very fortunate to play four years under Joe and then to sit next to him for a year."

 

Having retired just two years ago, Girardi also feels that his familiarity with the current players in the game is an asset. Girardi finished his career by playing three years with the Cubs (2000-02) and one with the Cardinals (2003).

 

"I think it helps, because I know what type of players they are," he said. "I've also seen the whole league, as well as the other league, so I know what type of players you want on your team."

 

Girardi said that his agent, Steve Mandell, would set up an interview date to coincide with one of the Yankees' off-days.

 

"Hopefully, we'll have off-days every two or three days," Girardi said.

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I find it interesting that Beinfest didnt keep his word of not interviewing coaches in the playoffs.

I'm glad they're going to get the interview process started right away, and that Girardi has expressed interest.

 

From the NY Times:

 

Yankees Let Marlins Interview Girardi for Manager

 

By TYLER KEPNER

Published: October 6, 2005

 

ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 5 - The Yankees gave the Florida Marlins permission on Wednesday to interview the bench coach Joe Girardi for their managerial vacancy. Girardi said he would try to meet with the Marlins on a Yankees off-day during the postseason.

 

Girardi, who has never been interviewed for a managing job, said he was flattered that the Marlins were considering him. "We'll see what comes of it," he said.

 

Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman said that Admin Beinfest, the Marlins' general manager, made the request. Girardi is believed to be the leading candidate to replace Jack McKeon, who retired on Sunday, two years after leading the Marlins to the World Series title.

 

Girardi, who turns 41 on Oct. 14, has long said he wants to manage in the major leagues. He was interviewed for the Marlins' bench coach job last winter before signing with the Yankees.

 

"He's a good baseball man," Cashman said. "He's been a big asset for us. I am not surprised that I've received a phone call."

 

The Marlins' owner, Jeffrey Loria, is a New York art dealer who knows Girardi from his days as a Yankees ticket-holder in the 1990's. Loria has an office in New York and is said to have a deep affection for former Yankees; four members of the Yankees' 1998 title team, which included Girardi, have played for Loria and the Marlins.

 

The Marlins could also show interest in Lou Piniella, Ken Macha and Jim Tracy, all of whom managed in the majors this season. Fredi Gonzalez, the Atlanta Braves' third-base coach who spent many years in the Marlins' organization, is also believed to be on Florida's short list of candidates.

 

If the Marlins hire Girardi and Joe Torre returns as the Yankees' manager, Torre would have his fourth bench coach in four seasons in 2006. Don Zimmer quit after the 2003 season and was replaced by Willie Randolph, who became the Mets' manager after the 2004 season.

 

Girardi is a favorite of Torre's, as he pointed out affectionately on Monday.

 

"Joe Girardi, I like to call him Don Zimmer with stats," Torre said. "He started his career under Zim, so he learned his tenacity from him, and he graduated from Northwestern, so that gives him a leg up on a lot of us."

 

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I find it interesting that Beinfest didnt keep his word of not interviewing coaches in the playoffs.

 

Leyland going to the Tigers was a wakeup call for him, and rightfully so. If he waits until after the world series, many of the good managers could possibly already be hired by other teams.

I find it interesting that Beinfest didnt keep his word of not interviewing coaches in the playoffs.

 

Leyland going to the Tigers was a wakeup call for him, and rightfully so. If he waits until after the world series, many of the good managers could possibly already be hired by other teams.

 

 

You beat me to it!

What about Fredi? :(

I hope Fredi isn't even talked to. I don't want anyone who is associated with that losing Braves organization - sure, they can get to the dance every year, but they can never advance. Huge choke-team.

 

I want someone who has experience in taking the prize.

I hope Fredi isn't even talked to. I don't want anyone who is associated with that losing Braves organization - sure, they can get to the dance every year, but they can never advance. Huge choke-team.

 

I want someone who has experience in taking the prize.

 

 

:plain

 

"losing Braves organization" has to be the funniest thing I've read on this board in a while.

 

And Fredi is from OUR organization, he's just passing through over there.

 

Of course, McKeon and Leyland had long histories of winning championships before we hired them too.

 

I want a manager who hasn't been fired by some other team. Give me fresh blood.

I find it interesting that Beinfest didnt keep his word of not interviewing coaches in the playoffs.

 

 

I don't think it's a matter of keeping "his word" but rather that events and the actions of other GMs to fill their openings forced Beinfest to move up his timetable.

What about Fredi? :(

 

 

Fredi got fingered!

 

:o

As has been clear all along, Girardi is Loria's first choice. He will get an offer. What remains to be seen is whether he will take it.

Mike Berardino was on 560 for an hour today and he was pretty confident that Girardi would be the manager next year here. He also raved about Girardi, his preparedness, his acumen, he's a huge stat and video and computer guy. Look at how many youngish former catchers have become good managers in recent years: Sciosia, Wedge, Brenley (Brenley had no coaching experience whatsoever and won the WS).

The short list, according to today's Miami Herald, seems to be Girardi, Gonzalez, Macha and Piniellas.

 

that is a pretty solid list

I find it interesting that Beinfest didnt keep his word of not interviewing coaches in the playoffs.

 

 

I don't think it's a matter of keeping "his word" but rather that events and the actions of other GMs to fill their openings forced Beinfest to move up his timetable.

 

And that's a good thing. Hiring a new manager is just the first step in a line of many activities to re-shape the team and coaching staff for next year. The sooner the better.

I hope Fredi isn't even talked to. I don't want anyone who is associated with that losing Braves organization - sure, they can get to the dance every year, but they can never advance. Huge choke-team.

 

I want someone who has experience in taking the prize.

 

 

:plain

 

"losing Braves organization" has to be the funniest thing I've read on this board in a while..

 

 

Glad I could amuse you today. Are you going to call them a "winning organization"? Sure, if you want to JUST factor in getting to the playoffs. The Dolphins used to "make it to the playoffs" every year too - that wasn't good enough for me. I want to win.

 

Failing when it matters MOST is unacceptable. Big players make big plays in big games - big coaches make good coaching decisions in big games - those are the winners.

 

Give me someone with a WINNING mentality - not just 'getting there'

I hope Fredi isn't even talked to. I don't want anyone who is associated with that losing Braves organization - sure, they can get to the dance every year, but they can never advance. Huge choke-team.

 

I want someone who has experience in taking the prize.

 

 

:plain

 

"losing Braves organization" has to be the funniest thing I've read on this board in a while..

 

 

Glad I could amuse you today. Are you going to call them a "winning organization"? Sure, if you want to JUST factor in getting to the playoffs. The Dolphins used to "make it to the playoffs" every year too - that wasn't good enough for me. I want to win.

 

Failing when it matters MOST is unacceptable. Big players make big plays in big games - big coaches make good coaching decisions in big games - those are the winners.

 

Give me someone with a WINNING mentality - not just 'getting there'

Thanks God, you won't be picking our next coach

Are you going to call them a "winning organization"?

 

500 games over .500 since 1991, 14 division titles, 4 NL Pennants, 1 World Championship.

 

Um...yes, I'm going to call them a winning organization.

 

I wish my team was such a "losing organization" that they could go 1431-931.

Are you going to call them a "winning organization"?

 

500 games over .500 since 1991, 14 division titles, 4 NL Pennants, 1 World Championship.

 

Um...yes, I'm going to call them a winning organization.

 

I wish my team was such a "losing organization" that they could go 1431-931.

bravo :notworthy

I hope Fredi isn't even talked to. I don't want anyone who is associated with that losing Braves organization - sure, they can get to the dance every year, but they can never advance. Huge choke-team.

 

I want someone who has experience in taking the prize.

 

 

:plain

 

"losing Braves organization" has to be the funniest thing I've read on this board in a while..

 

 

Glad I could amuse you today. Are you going to call them a "winning organization"? Sure, if you want to JUST factor in getting to the playoffs. The Dolphins used to "make it to the playoffs" every year too - that wasn't good enough for me. I want to win.

 

Failing when it matters MOST is unacceptable. Big players make big plays in big games - big coaches make good coaching decisions in big games - those are the winners.

 

Give me someone with a WINNING mentality - not just 'getting there'

 

You don't actually believe that crap do you?

 

The season and playoff structure in the NFL and MLB are completely different. In MLB getting to the playoffs is an accomplishment in itself. Seriously how many times does a manager effect the overall result in a game?

All you want out of a team is a chance... The Braves have given their fans that for 14 straight years.

And most of them end in disappointment for their fans.

 

I'd rather two WS victories in 6 years that 14 straight in the playoffs and one championship!

 

Good thing NONE of us are picking the manager - we can speculate and comment til the cows come home - none of us have a say in the matter! We'll leave it to the experts!

 

Cheers!

And most of them end in disappointment for their fans.

 

I'd rather two WS victories in 6 years that 14 straight in the playoffs and one championship!

 

Good thing NONE of us are picking the manager - we can speculate and comment til the cows come home - none of us have a say in the matter! We'll leave it to the experts!

 

Cheers!

 

 

And I'd rather be in the playoffs right now like them.

That's something we can ALL agree on.

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