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January 14, 2007

Donnie In No Rush?

From Newsday -

"I've definitely thought about being a manager," Mattingly said. "If I get a chance in a few years from now, I want to be totally prepared. I want to be relaxed. This is a great move for me this year. I want to learn from Joe."

Of course, with what Torre has accomplished in 11 years with the Yankees, Mattingly knows what he could be getting into. He said, "You want to be the guy who follows the guy who replaces Joe Torre."

He said he doesn't want to be on a timetable to become a manager. "As players," he said, "we were always on a timetable because of our bodies."

So, what happens if the 2007 Yankees, on June 1st of this year, despite being healthy, are playing 10 games under .500 - if offered, would Donnie take the job then? Would it even be available?

Hopefully these are questions that will never become a reality. Still, it's an interesting situation.

And, don't forget that Girardi will be waiting in the wings as well.

Posted by Steve Lombardi at January 14, 2007 09:06 AM

Comments

Next manager of the Yankees? I would lean toward Tony Pena. He brings a great deal of knowledge to the table, an ability to work with kids and the the respect of the veterans.

Posted by: Paul [TypeKey Profile Page] at January 14, 2007 02:41 PM

10 games under .500?? ha! Don't make me laugh. (too late)

Posted by: Michael Black [TypeKey Profile Page] at January 14, 2007 06:11 PM

I agree about Pena. He'd be a great fit to help usher in the (finger crossed) impending youth movement that should take place over the next few years.

Posted by: brockdc [TypeKey Profile Page] at January 14, 2007 07:25 PM