When the Orioles fired Sam Perlozzo, it became quickly apparent they had their eyes on former Marlins skipper and current Yankees broadcaster Joe Girardi to take over. A contingent of O's officials, including the newly hired president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail, interviewed Girardi on Tuesday, and while their meeting didn't end with a contract offer, they are negotiating today. From the Baltimore Sun: The Orioles are currently negotiating with Joe Girardi to become their new manager, two baseball sources confirmed this afternoon.This throws a potential curve ball to the Yankees, whom many people regarded as a potential successor to Joe Torre once Torre's contract expired at the end of this season. But bench coach Don Mattingly is also considered to be in the mix for that position, so it's understandable if Girardi didn't want to gamble with his future by passing on the O's job.
"There is ongoing communication with Baltimore," said Steve Mandel, the agent for Girardi. "There is no done deal, but the dialogue is continuing."
Previously on FanHouse:
Sam Perlozzo: Underserving Scapegoat
Canned in Baltimore: Sam Perlozzo Fired




