Helping to guide the Yankees to within nine innings of an improbable World Series appearance wasn’t enough for Hal Steinbrenner and Brian Cashman to bring back Joe Girardi.
So, after 10 years, 910 wins and a World Series title in 2009, Girardi was replaced by Aaron Boone, who will manage his first game in the big leagues Thursday for a team that some predict will not only reach the World Series but win the franchise’s 28th title.
Getting rid of Girardi and hiring Boone was far from the biggest offseason move. Presented with the chance to add NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton via trade with the Marlins, the Yankees pounced.