Highly criticised former Phillies manager signs new contract for 2024 season
A former Phillies manager has followed suit by landing a new position for the 2024 season, joining a number of former players, including Andrew Knapp, Héctor Neris, and Ken Giles, who found new homes with new ballclubs this offseason. Due to his managerial background, the position isn’t exactly what people were expecting.
For the 2024 MLB season, Joe Girardi will formally return to the YES Network as an analyst for the New York Yankees. He had previously worked for the network in 2004 after finishing his playing career and again in 2007 after taking over as manager of the Florida Marlins for the first time in 2006.
Girardi was asked if he would find it strange to broadcast for the Yankees after managing the team for more than ten years during a recent interview on the YES Network. Girardi emphasised that Aaron Judge is likely the only member of the squad that he has coached in the past. Since he doesn’t know the players, it’s almost like a new team to him, so he won’t experience any strange emotions while covering it as a commentator.
In response to the question of whether he would like to take on management once more, Girardi said, “I do, but you know if I don’t get a chance, I’m okay with that too. I also adore broadcasting. It’s a fantastic job, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to return to the Yankees’ home town and have the opportunity to do this once more. I’m overjoyed about it.
It would appear that he would be more than willing to work in either role should the chance arise.
Girardi was successful with the Yankees prior to his time with the Phillies.
Probably the most well-known aspect of Girardi’s career is his tenure as a manager and player with the Yankees. From 1996 to 1999, he supported the Bronx Bombers to three World Series championships. Later, from 2008 to 2017, he managed the Yankees, taking the team to three AL East division titles and one more World Series victory.
Girardi succeeded Gabe Kapler as manager of the Phillies after the 2019 season, and he would do so until 2022. In his second stint as the Phillies’ manager, he was less successful, managing the team to a 132-141 record over two and a half seasons without making it to the postseason. The Phillies ultimately let him go after he had a dismal 22-29 record to begin the 2022 campaign.
His departure didn’t upset his fans:
Since then, Girardi has been employed by the Chicago Cubs as a Marquee Sports Network game analyst. Girardi will continue to work for the Cubs and Marquee Sports Network after starting his new position with the YES Network, dividing his time between the two broadcasts. In the clubhouse during his managerial tenure, he was a master of strategies and analyses. For the upcoming 2024 season, he will be able to share his knowledge in multiple locations.
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