Quote:I always liked Joe and I could never figure out how the dugout dynamic could work with Cool Joe and Paul O'neill in it. Just seemed like it would never work.

 

He had the perfect demeanor to deal with all of the egos on i the dugout, and in the front office.  It was a pretty amazing ability.  The guy was steady as a rock throughout his managerial career, and as a player.

 

I remember thinking he was just a really nice guy when we had the opportunity to meet him.  When he asked me who my favorite player was, and I told him Munson, he laughed and said he wouldn't hold that against me.

 

When the Yankees hired him to take over for Showalter, I really wondered how he'd be able to handle Steinbrenner and his antics, but it seemed like he almost calmed the old man down.  I guess he trusted his judgment.  Those were some good times for Yankees fans. 

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