As this item is being posted, Yankees skipper Joe Girardi is enjoying a homecoming in Chicago. 36 hours off in his kind of town. A town that has Joe's perfect job available for him: to manage the beloved north side Cubs. And his current Yankee gig expires in 2 months As Wallace Matthews reported on ESPN NY.com, Joe's deal is third on the Pinstripers priority list behind looming free agents Jeter and Riviera.
A quick look at the facts on Girardi: Born and raised in Illinois; Lifelong Cubs fan; 2 stints as a player in their organization; went to college within walking distance of Wrigley Field (Northwestern); Ailing dad (Alzheimers) living in Chicago; he prefers the National League style of play and managing.
Hell, Yankee fans who care about Girardi would urge him to take this gig. Yankee fans who might be worried about their club's long-term health might want to keep tabs on Joe G. today. Will he be hanging on the South Side with his current club, or the north side with his future club? If the Empire crumbles, this might be one of those dates you put in the historical time line.
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