Joe Girardi
Joe Girardi
Joseph Elliott Girardiis an American professional baseball manager for the New York Yankees. Formerly a catcher, Girardi played for the Chicago Cubs, the Colorado Rockies, the Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals. In 2006, he managed the Florida Marlins and was named the National League Manager of the Year...
catcher felt guy strides
I think I made most of my strides as a catcher working under him. He is the one guy I really felt I had to have.
catcher expose love pitchers pressure putting remember running stop weaknesses
We will look to expose the weaknesses of other clubs, ... I love putting pressure on the defense, because I remember as a catcher what it was like and what pitchers go through to try to stop the running game.
bee catcher flew home oh run saw
We had a bee swarm come through. Flew over the dugout, right over home plate. Saw the catcher run from the Dodgers. Oh my goodness, I was gone.
believe catcher manage
As a catcher I believe you manage every day you're on the field.
catcher guys hitters job position stay team
But you think about it, what does a catcher do? His job is to keep the other team from scoring, try to set up the bullpen, put your guys in a position to win. And most catchers have to do the little things as hitters to stay around.
ask believe born catcher manage people
I believe I was born to manage, ... People ask me about not having managed, but as a catcher I believe you manage every day you're on the field.
asking believe born catcher manage people player type
I believe I was born to manage. People asking about not having managed, but as a catcher I believe you manage every day you're on the field. I was the type of player who had to do the little things to win.
good hitters pitchers standing throw
I thought we had a very good day. Pitchers were able to throw with hitters standing in.
clearer monday
I think by Monday things will be a lot clearer to everyone.
expect mean
Just because you're young doesn't mean you can't play. I expect you to do it just like you did in Double-A and Triple-A. ... It'll be exciting. Don't underestimate these kids.
battle fight guy guys hit jim played time
Jim is a guy who played a long time in the big leagues. Every day he had to battle to fight for every hit he got. I like that, guys who have battled through adversity.
came chance guys win
Our guys buckled down, came back and we had a chance to win. Eventually, our guys are going to win those games.
bounce game guys happens learn level prove themselves
Our guys are young and they're going to bounce back. They know they have to prove themselves every day in this league. They have to learn how to play the game at this level and it's not something that happens overnight.
bounce guys
Our guys are young and they are going to bounce back. Young guys bounce back.