The N.Y. Times today compares Joe Giradi to Buck Showalter. Not a bad comparison, other than that Buck Showalter had to be replaced for two franchises to win World Series. And A-Rod clearly didn't get scared away by Girardi; he wants money and power. Besides, the Times, like other media, is looking to contrast Girardi and Torre; Showalter is the only example in recent years to also have had a Yankee connection.
This isn't a bad attitude, in general:
Both are savvy and detail oriented, and both like to be in control of every situation that affects their team.
However, that last bit is worrisome. In New York, you can't always control everything. The media, the ownership and even the players are going to exert some control over stories, even if they are silly, inconsequential stories blown up to more than their worth.
More of this temperament, although seen now as positive, is discussed at Bronx Banter and an SI.com editor.
Basically, if Joe doesn't let some stuff roll off his back, he'll be exactly like Showalter. But there's ample reason to believe he'll be able to do that. Or so I think.
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