Did you know that Joe Girardi is the sixth-winningest manager in Yankees history? That’s right, his 910 wins are more than Billy Martin, Lou Pinella and Stump Merrill combined.
Obviously, longevity had a lot to do with his success, but it’s about time fans and media alike begin to give Girardi credit, where credit is due.
Being tabbed as the one to replace the second-winningest manager in club history, Joe Torre (1173 wins), was a task not many would have been up to.
Beating out fan favorite Don Mattingly for the position back in 2008 was the first uphill battle of many Girardi faced — to win over a fan base that was once again used to winning World Championships.