With the twin decisions of believing in Burnett .
The Cubs naming a new manager , Girardi lost leverage , millions of dollars , and a chance to match the team 's number of titles to the number on Burnett 's jersey .
With the twin decisions of believing in Burnett and the Cubs naming a new manager , Girardi lost leverage , millions of dollars , and a chance to match the team 's number of titles to the number on his jersey .