February 27, 2007 [LINK / comment]

Will Mattingly manage Yanks?

After last season there were rumors that Mr. Steinbrenner wasn't very pleased with Manager Joe Torre, and Now it looks like Don Mattingly will replace Torre as manager in another year or two. He has worked with the Yankees in various roles since retiring in 1995, and was recently promoted from hitting coach to bench coach. Jason Giambi expressed enthusiasm for Mattingly, but everyone will have to be very respectful toward Joe Torre, one of the franchises' most successful managers. See MLB.com. Still, one wonders whether Mattingly has enough experience in such a high-profile role...