Will a kindler, gentler Joe Girardi bear fruit?
The manager took a page from Giants coach Tom Coughlin’s book and removed his foot from the gas this spring. Trips to play pool and golf games lightened the mood, especially with all of the turmoil created by A-Rod’s myriad issues early on. Girardi probably couldn’t have done anything to change last year’s outcome, what with all of the injuries, but a new, lighter approach may help his players deal with the pressures of playing for the Yankees. Josh Alper is a writer living in New York City and is a contributor to FanHouse.com and ProFootballTalk.com in addition to his duties for NBCNewYork.com.
