Following Thursday’s departure of Joe Girardi, the Yankees are in the market for a new manager for only the third time in the past 22 years.
With news coming forth that the organization is looking for someone that can both bond and motivate a roster chock full of young players, implement an analytical approach — a la AJ Hinch with the Astros, in addition to having past ties to general manager Brian Cashman — retired three-time All-Star, Mark Teixeira, has an idea who could pick up Girardi’s baton.
After eight successful seasons in the Bronx, highlighted by a 2009 World Series Championship, why not at least hear out the five-time Gold Glove winner?