[Alberta's Child]

I'm not sure he's the right guy for this team. I agree they need a "light a fire under their @sses" type of manager, but I wonder if a guy like him will end up turning off a lot of their veteran players.

Another interesting side to this is that Mattingly apparently won't come back as a coach after interviewing for the manager's job.

[gridlock]

Another interesting side to this is that Mattingly apparently won't come back as a coach after interviewing for the manager's job.

Given the Yankee's recent impatience at the plate and swinging at balls out of the strike zone, particularly in clutch situations, this might not be an altogether bad thing.

[gridlock]

...I wonder if a guy like him will end up turning off a lot of their veteran players.

If they don't like it, bench 'em.

I am tired of players who make $10 Million who also need somebody to hold their hand and make sure nothing damages their fragile self-esteem.

Clear out all the head cases, and you solve a lot of problems. Seeing the last of A-Rod is the first step.