Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports that Joe Girardi will interview next week for the Cubs managerial gig.
Mark Loretta, Cubs bench coach, has already interview for the job. Along with Girardi, David Ross and Will Venable will interview next week.
Girardi has been a hot name connected to the Mets opening for manager following the Thursday firing of Mickey Callaway.
Given Girardi’s history of winning in New York and his eagerness to return to managing, he looks like a top candidate. Girardi would also represent a change from the more inexperienced Callaway.
During Girardi’s ten years with the Yankees, he led them to a 910-710 record. His accomplishments include winning the 2009 World Series and capturing three division titles in the competitive AL East. In his last season with the Yankees, he took them to the ALCS where his team would lose in game seven to the eventual World Champion Houston Astros.
