MLB

WHO’S ON DECK?

NAME: Don Mattingly ODDS: 3-1

THE SKINNY: George Steinbrenner’s choice. Never has managed a game at any level. Said following Torre would be like “following John Wooden.”

NAME: Joe Girardi ODDS: 5-1

THE SKINNY: Organized and disciplined and a believer in the computer which makes him popular in the front office.

NAME: Tony Pena ODDS: 10-1

THE SKINNY: GM Brian Cashman has been impressed with his first base coach in the two years the former Royals manager has been aboard.

NAME: Trey Hillman ODDS: 15-1

THE SKINNY: Former Yankees minor league manager has done well in Japan but could land the Pirates or Royals job.

NAME: Tony La Russa ODDS: 20-1

THE SKINNY: Yankees insist they never contacted La Russa, who reminds too many in the organization of Torre.

NAME: Bobby Valentine ODDS: 30-1

THE SKINNY: Too strong-willed for Yanks although he would bring the fire the Steinbrenners believed Torre lacked.