The New York Yankees need a new manager. Joe Girardi won't return to the team as manager.
**BREAKING NEWS** I just reported on @espn1000 MLB sources have confirmed to me that NY Yankees manager Joe Girardi will not return in 2018.
— David Kaplan (@thekapman) October 26, 2017
ESPN originally reported that Girardi and the team agreed to part ways. The Yankees were one game short of making it to the World Series this year. However, Jon Heyman reports the decision appears to be more on the Yankees' side. That's in line with this statement from Girardi.
"With a heavy heart, I come to you because the Yankees have decided not to bring me back. I’d like to thank the Steinbrenner family for believing in me and giving me this wonderful opportunity. I would like to thank Brian Cashman and his staff for hiring me and always trying to improve the team. I would like to thank my Coaches and support staff for their dedication to always trying to make the players better and get the most out of them. I would like to thank the training staff and the strength Coaches for their tireless efforts of trying to keep the players on the field and healthy. I would like to thank the clubhouse personnel for making the clubhouse our home away form home. I would like to thank the players for the relationships that we have fostered over the last 10 years but most important, how hard they played every day. I would like to thank Damon Oppenheimer and his staff for their hard work in trying to find us the best players available in the draft. I would like to thank the minor league staff for developing these young players. I would like to thanks Ben Tuliebitz for making our travel easy and always taking care of our families. I want to thank the media for always being fair with me and helping grow this wonderful game. Finally, I’d like to thanks the Fans for their great support as a Player, Coach and Manager and the lasting memories of their passion and excitement during the Playoff Games, especially the final six games which will remain in my heart forever."
Girardi had managed the Yankees since 2008, highlighted by a 2009 World Series title. Girardi never finished below .500 with New York. Girardi has just finished a four-year, $16 million deal.
It's unclear who the Yankees will hire to replace Girardi. They have some internal candidates, led by bench coach Rob Thomson. However, he's not the high-profile name the Yankees could prefer to chase. First base coach Tony Pena has minor league managing experience.
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