Discussion

Clueless? No, Joe knows and it shows

Fitted for dunce cap down the stretch, Girardi jumps to head of class with Game 1 win

Updated: October 7, 2010, 11:32 AM ET
By Ian O'Connor | ESPNNewYork.com

MINNEAPOLIS -- Joe Girardi was the easiest of September targets, with his strategy so timid and his body language so tense. He practically wore a "kick me" sign on his back, right above his upgraded number, 28, which represents a title he appeared destined to lose.

By all accounts, the manager of the New York Yankees was a more relaxed and agreeable presence when he won the franchise's 27th championship. But after Girardi summoned his new jersey out of the bullpen, the drive to repeat ...

Read full story

ESPN Conversations


You must be signed in to post a comment

Already have an account?

You are fully responsible for the content you post. Content that includes profanity, personal attacks or antisocial behavior (such as "spamming" or "trolling"), or other inappropriate content or material will be removed. We reserve the right to block any user who violates our terms of use, including removing all content posted by that user.

ALDS: YANKEES SWEEP TWINS

Phil Hughes

GAME 3

GAME 2

GAME 1

NEWS & ANALYSIS

EDITORS' PICKS

  • 5 Pressing Issues
    The re-signing of J.R. Smith likely tops the Knicks' list in an offseason of questions.
  • Déjá Blue
    The Rangers are back in a 0-2 hole again. But the Bruins aren't the Capitals.
  • Giving Thanks To Juan
    Lagares and Murphy lifted the Mets to a series-clinching win in the Windy City.
  • Just The Way It Idz?
    John Idzik's first free-agent signings were David Garrard and Mike Goodson. Oops.
  • Maybe Next Year
    Vote: The Knicks went from promising start to disappointment. Who pays?

Facebook » Twitter »

ALSO SEE