The Simple Truth.

"Although Joe Girardi was a good manager for the New York Yankees during his decade on the job, it was time for him to go -- for his sake and, to a lesser extent, for the franchise’s."

This is an introduction to an exposition.

What will follow is a detailed argument to support the proposition, then a final paragraph in which the proposition is referenced.

Say what you're going to do; do it; then say what you just did.


"A dynasty is perhaps on the horizon at Yankee Stadium, and Girardi could have done a good enough job to lead it. A manager makes a difference, but never forget, Joe Torre became a genius only after he connected with the Core Four."

Also, the shamefully forgotten Bernie Williams, the most prominent member of the dynastic Yankees who is not included in the Core Four. Maybe because Core Five doesn't rhyme.


"This is probably a good move for Girardi; he's a man who always stresses family first, and he's leaving a job that has ground him down and kept him away from his loved ones for most of the year."

I pretty much disagree with all of Marchand's observations, but I surely don't think the employed should speak on behalf of the recently unemployed.


"Interestingly enough and perhaps tellingly, this year Girardi seemed a bit calmer, more at ease. Maybe he knew this was it for him. He might be harder to replace than it appears. But this was the right time for him to go."

And so it concludes.

I read the whole thing and didn't see any reasons why this was a good time for Girardi to go.
Girardi will never catch Torre, his overall record is mediocre if playoff success is the criteria, and his overall regular season record is fantastic (910-710). He's sort of boring and terse with the media. He isn't particularly beloved by the fans.

Still, all the time he gets to spend with his family? Throwing batting practices to his son? Four million dollars per annum eases the separation anxiety.

I think the current team is particularly geared around Girardi's strengths, so the 2018 - 2020 Presumptive Dynasty might not come to fruition if the new manager doesn't handle the bullpen or handle the young superstars.