Joe Girardi
Joe Girardi
Joseph Elliott Girardiis an American professional baseball manager for the New York Yankees. Formerly a catcher, Girardi played for the Chicago Cubs, the Colorado Rockies, the Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals. In 2006, he managed the Florida Marlins and was named the National League Manager of the Year...
behind guys hard hate playing
That's the hard thing, he's not having a chance. The guys who aren't playing every day, you hate to see them behind when they come back.
coaches couple great pitching
I thought it would be great to have a couple of pitching coaches on the staff.
guys pressure takes
I think this takes a little pressure off of them. And it's going to take a lot of pressure off guys who haven't done it before.
manager
I was with him 10 of my first 11 years (as a manager or coach) and it was great, ... I'd want him around if I would be there.
won
I was 1-4, and we won 125 games. I'll take 125 wins.
I think they can make a big difference.
expect mean
Just because you're young doesn't mean you can't play. I expect you to do it just like you did in Double-A and Triple-A. ... It'll be exciting. Don't underestimate these kids.
downhill hit hitters plane trying
That downhill plane that hitters are trying to hit is a lot different.
anyone player sit survived type wait
I was the type of player who had to do the little things to win. Anyone can sit around and wait for the three-run homer. But I had to do the little things. I had to hit-and-run. I had to squeeze. That's the way I survived as a player.
fans great
I was there when I was 6 years old. I've been there a lot. It's a great ballpark. It's a great atmosphere, day-in, day-out. The fans are great.
ask business goes joe respect silly
I respect Joe and the way he goes about his business and handles his players. To me, it's silly if you don't ask for help.
came chance guys win
Our guys buckled down, came back and we had a chance to win. Eventually, our guys are going to win those games.
bounce game guys happens learn level prove themselves
Our guys are young and they're going to bounce back. They know they have to prove themselves every day in this league. They have to learn how to play the game at this level and it's not something that happens overnight.
bounce guys
Our guys are young and they are going to bounce back. Young guys bounce back.