Joe Girardi
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Joseph Elliott Girardi
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 195 lb.
- School Northwestern University
- Debut April 4, 1989
- Final Game September 28, 2003
- Born October 14, 1964 in Peoria, IL USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Catcher Joe Girardi was named manager of the Florida Marlins on October 19, 2005 after spending a season as a New York Yankees coach. He led the team to a 78-84 record in 2006 despite having a lineup consisting largely of castoffs and rookies. However, he was fired after just one season due to ongoing disputes with the team's front office. Girardi was offered the job as manager of the 2007 Orioles after Sam Perlozzo was fired, but turned it down. He was then named manager of the New York Yankees on October 30, 2007, replacing Joe Torre.
He missed nearly four months of the 1991 season with a bulging disc in his back. In each of the first three Wednesdays in 1995, Girardi collected four hits.
The two most similar players through 2006, according to the similarity scores method, are Ron Oester and Charlie Moore.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL All-Star (2000)
- Won three World Series with the New York Yankees (1996, 1998 & 1999)
- NL Manager of the Year Award (2006)
| Preceded by Jack McKeon | Florida Marlins Manager 2006 | Succeeded by Fredi Gonzalez |
| Preceded by Joe Torre | New York Yankees Manager 2008- | Succeeded by current manager |
[edit] Year-By-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Florida Marlins | National League | 78-84 | 4th | Florida Marlins | |
| 2008 | New York Yankees | American League | 89-73 | 3rd | New York Yankees |
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