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Joe Girardi Tells WFAN Broadcasting Gig Will Be Fun Opportunity While He Awaits Next Manager Job

NEW YORK (WFAN) — Joe Girardi says he’s not much of a homebody.

Faced with the decision of sitting out the season or going into broadcasting, the former Yankees manager opted for the studio, making his debut on the MLB Network on Wednesday night.

“I don’t really like sitting around, and I love this game so much I still want to be a part of it, even though I’m not on the field this year,” Girardi told WFAN’s “The Afternoon Drive” on Wednesday. “So I thought I would get involved with MLB, who gave me a great opportunity.