I think following and writing about such an analytically-inclined organization like the Yankees drives a desire to also follow a purely vibes-based franchise, and no club makes decisions on vibes quite like the Rockies.
Girardi wasn't actually all that great as a Yankee. He was a solid enough defending catcher for the 1996 champions and semi-backup for the winning clubs in '98 and '99. He probably still got a few too many starts over the ascendant Jorge Posada post-'96, but even then, trading a relief pitcher for a guy who can give you a hit that in many ways kicked off a dynasty is worth it every time.
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