3 manager candidates if Chicago White Sox fire Tony La Russa
By David Hill
Joe Girardi
Joe Girardi was another manager who was fired due to a disappointing start to the 2022 campaign. However, it is possible to lay that blame at his feet.
Just like the White Sox, the Phillies were expected to contend for the postseason. And, like the White Sox and the aforementioned Angels, they struggled at the start of the year, getting off to a 22-29 start before Girardi was fired.
However, since that point, the Phillies have taken off. Interim manager Rob Thomson has completely changed the vibe of the clubhouse, being lauded for his communication and giving the younger players a chance. Girardi may well have been the problem.
But this could be a learning experience. He had not faced anything close to the same adversity in New York, where he won a World Series and brought the Yankees to the postseason in six of his ten years at the helm. He does have the resume that the Chicago White Sox could look for, even if he may not be a given.
Joe Girardi will get another chance to manage if he wants. The Chicago White Sox could be a perfect opportunity.