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.