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Girardi & Collins - 06-08-2012 Before the Yankees 9-1 blowout of the Mets in the first game of the Subway Series, I had the opportunity to meet the both New York skippers at a Dunkin Donuts promotional event at The Stadium. Joe Girardi and Terry Collins were all smiles but my guess is the Mets skipper is not so happy after the Bombers took batting practice on his ace Johan Santana. The was 33-year old Santana’s first start since his 134-pitched no-hitter; and the Mets ace is coming off major shoulder surgery, which cost him the 2011 season. Prior to the game, I heard both manages acknowledged that it is never an easy choice when deciding to leave a starter in a game when personal accomplishments are on the line. Girardi made it clear that he would have kept Santana in the game last week, just like the Mets manager did but also added that he did not envy being in Collins shoes either because the last thing you want to do is hurt the team down the stretch. So, now you have to won...
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