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Poll Results: Girardi not a good manager for Yankees
lennysyankees.com - 6/29/2009
Poll Results: Girardi not a good manager for Yankees
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In my latest poll, I asked fans if they think Joe Girardi is a good manager for the Yankees. The consensus said he is not, but it was not a one-sided vote by any means. Here are the full results: He is good: 27% He is bad: 43% He is not the problem: 29% I feel that Girardi is ...

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Joe Girardi, Eric Wedge top managers who may not be back in 2010 - Jon Heyman - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 6/28/2009
Joe Girardi, Eric Wedge top managers who may not be back in 2010 - Jon Heyman - SI.com
— sportsillustrated.cnn.com — When Yankees general manager Brian Cashman showed up unannounced in Atlanta to meet his struggling $200 million team, alarms went off, and shrill headlines were created. But while Cashman did meet with manager Joe Girardi in Atlanta, there's no ... (more) Joe Girardi, Eric Wedge top managers who may not be back ...

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Girardi Grasping at Straws
downswinging.com - 6/23/2009
Girardi Grasping at Straws
— downswinging.com — As you have noticed, this is not, and hopefully will not be, our first article on Yankees skipper, Joe Girardi. During Sunday’s 6-5 loss to the Florida Marlins, Girardi’s former team, Manager Fredi Gonzalez made a double-switch in the 7th inning. Coming out for the Marlins was ... (more) Girardi Grasping at Straws

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Quick Stat: Joe Torre
joshqpublic.com - 7/2/2009
Quick Stat: Joe Torre
— joshqpublic.com — I’m winning. I’m winning. I’m winning. I’m winning and I don’t intend on losing again. -Santana Public Service Announcement : Ok, here we go! Move over Phil Jackson , there’s a new sheriff in town. And I want the rest of you cowboys to know ... (more) Quick Stat: Joe Torre

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Behind The Moat — ... Wow, domination. Even Mo got in on the hit parade.  There’s not much more to say. It’s probably going to be a slow week as I am preparing to move, but I will try to drop in daily. Here are some links (one non-baseball related, but whatever.): The 10 worst lineups ever no-hit. Andy Hawkins nods in approval somewhere. [Hardball Times] Joe Girardi just can’t win with Teh Internets. [LenNY's Yankees] You can take Larry Bird out of Boston, but you can’t take the Boston out of Larry Bird. ...

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