BAMBINO:
With all the topsy-turvy things surrounding the Yankees these days, this is one of the bright spots. Joe Girardi is the perfect person to take the Yankee Helm in the post Joe Torre Era. Girardi knows baseball and is a proven winner. His experience as a National League catcher like his predecessor, as well as his World Championship experience, makes him the best candidate the Yankees have. He will work well with the younger players and veterans alike. Derek Jeter will respond to him just like he did Torre. Now I am looking forward to pitchers and catchers.DONNIE BASEBALL
As much as I loved Mattingly as a player, I don't think he's manager material, especially the highest profile management position in baseball. Mattingly seemed to be irate about not getting the Yankee job and refuses to take any position within the organization. There are rumors that Joe Torre may manage the Dodgers and Donnie will be his bench coach. If that's the case, I wish them both luck. It will be weird seeing them both in Bridal White and Dodger Blue.
TONY PENA
I think that Pena was a better candidate than Mattingly. He has managerial experience and was a National League catcher as well. A good baseball mind indeed. However, he has the tendency to explode on players and upper management. Still, if Girardi turned down the job, then Pena would have been fine with me.
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