Mark Teixeira talks Yankees managerial search

According to Brendan Kuty, retired slugger Mark Teixeira thinks that Yankees bench coach Rob Thomson would be a perfect choice to manage the club. But why? And who else might fill the void?

Following Thursday’s departure of Joe Girardi, the Yankees are in the market for a new manager for only the third time in the past 22 years.

With news coming forth that the organization is looking for someone that can both bond and motivate a roster chock full of young players, implement an analytical approach — a la AJ Hinch with the Astros, in addition to having past ties to general manager Brian Cashman — retired three-time All-Star, Mark Teixeira, has an idea who could pick up Girardi’s baton.

After eight successful seasons in the Bronx, highlighted by a 2009 World Series Championship, why not at least hear out the five-time Gold Glove winner?

As Tex told NJ.com:

"Teixeira said Thomson has great relationships within the organization and with the “coaches, media, front office — he’s one of those guys. I think he would be perfect in New York.”"

The current ESPN analyst also spoke to NYPost.com about why he felt Girardi’s time in pinstripes had run its course.

"“But with baseball the way it is played today and the need for a manager to be a better communicator and communicate with the front office the reasoning for doing things and to be a little bit more relaxed — especially in a place like New York, where the pressure is everywhere. He just wasn’t the best man for the job anymore.”“The communication and the highs and lows of the season weren’t Joe’s best assets and he will probably tell you that. He manages every game like it’s Game 7.”"

Whether or not Teixeira’s words had any influence on Las Vegas’ line as to who will become the next skipper of the Yanks remains to be seen. But according to the Bovada, here are the odds.

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Rob Thomson – 6/1
Joe Espada – 7/1
Al Pedrique – 7/1
Tony Pena – 7/1
Trey Hillman 10/1
Kevin Long – 10/1
Jay Bell – 12/1
Raul Ibanez – 12/1
Pete Mackanin – 12/1
Don Mattingly – 12/1
Willie Randolph – 12/1
Larry Rothschild – 12/1
Tim Naehring – 16/1
Jason Giambi – 33/1
Alex Rodriguez – 100/1

Although Thomson is 54-years-old, which goes against the wishes of the organization to have a manager in place for the “long-haul,” he does check many of the other necessary boxes.

The Canadian born Thomson has been with Yankees’ organization since 1990 — acting as director of player development, VP of minor league development & field development and Class-A third base coach.

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Most recently, Thomson was the Yanks’ bench coach in 2008, third base coach from 2009-2014, and bench coach again the past four seasons. Thomson previously expressed a desire to take over the helm of the Blue Jays back in 2010.

According to Brendan Kuty, retired slugger Mark Teixeira thinks that Yankees bench coach Rob Thomson would be a perfect choice to manage the club. But why? And who else might fill the void?

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