Yankees manager Joe Girardi undoubtedly sees the opportunity presented to him as he enters what could be his final season as field manager of the team when his contract expires at the end of the season. Because if indeed his contract is not extended, and Brian Cashman is known for not engaging personnel with contract talks during a season, then Girardi’s legacy with the Yankees organization could be determined by the age-old axiom – what have you done for me lately?
Will he be remembered as the bridge that enabled the past to meet the present, with ease and solidarity?