Joe Girardi has spent the last year in the television studio after the Yankees chose not to extend his contract following a surprise season in which they nearly reached the World Series. And it’s entirely possible he’ll spend another year away from the bench, this time due to his own preference. A preferred candidate for multiple managerial jobs, Girardi has removed his name from consideration for gigs in both Texas and Cincinnati.
Rather than simply enjoying the reduced pressure of studio work, Fancred’s Jon Heyman tweeted that many in the industry believe Girardi is waiting on the Cubs’ managerial spot to open up.