Red Sox vs. Yankees, position by position

Chad Finn

Manager

Terry Francona's remarkable (and sometimes unappreciated) success in his six seasons as Red Sox manager can be measured in numbers: 565 regular season wins (against 407 losses), five playoff berths, two World Series championships. But there is no number or formula that measures his other talents: dealing with the pressure that comes with a relentless media and fan base, earning his players' respect without ever calling them out publicly, and always keeping the big picture in mind.

Joe Girardi was widely respected as a player, but his no-nonsense style didn't always seem the best managerial match with the veteran Yankees. To his credit, he lightened up a little last season while still maintaining control of the clubhouse, and he deserved (and mostly received) his due for the Yankees' championship.
Terry Francona's remarkable (and sometimes unappreciated) success in his six seasons as Red Sox manager can be measured in numbers: 565 regular season wins (against 407 losses), five playoff berths, two World Series championships. But there is no number or formula that measures his other talents: dealing with the pressure that comes with a relentless media and fan base, earning his players' respect without ever calling them out publicly, and always keeping the big picture in mind. Joe Girardi was widely respected as a player, but his no-nonsense style didn't always seem the best managerial match with the veteran Yankees. To his credit, he lightened up a little last season while still maintaining control of the clubhouse, and he deserved (and mostly received) his due for the Yankees' championship.
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