Manager Joe Torre

From CBS, we get word today that current Dodgers and former Yankees manager Joe Torre will talk about his new book "The Yankee Years" on "The Late Show with David Letterman" on Wednesday. It's a must see, or at least a must DVR! Here's the full release from CBS - JOE TORRE TO VISIT CBS's "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN," WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 NEW YORK, Jan. 29 – Former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre talks about his controversial new book on his years with the team when he visits the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN , Wednesday, Feb. 4 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT ... Read Full Story

From the MLB Network, we get news that Tom Verducci will be a guest tonight on Hot Stove to talk about "The Yankee Years" and Joe Torre. Verducci was on WFAN this afternoon with Mike Francesca as well. You can listen to that on WFAN's website . MLB NETWORK INSIDER TOM VERDUCCI ON TONIGHT’S HOT STOVE TO DISCUSS HIS NEW BOOK WITH JOE TORRE Former Yankees Pitcher and Broadcaster Jim Kaat Also Appears In-Studio MLB Network insider and Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Tom Verducci will discuss recent reports surrounding his upcoming book, co-authored with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre, called “The Yankee Years” ... Read Full Story

In what seems to be one of the most anticipated announcements coming out of Spring Training, Dodger skipper Joe Torre officially announced that Andre Ethier will start in left field, leaving Juan Pierre without a job. Courtesy of Rotowire.com : Ethier has won the Dodgers' starting left field job over Juan Pierre, the LA Daily News reports. Spin: Ethier clearly had the better spring and is a better hitter than Pierre. Just because he won the battle now, don't assume that he's completely out of the woods here. A slow start might force manager Joe Torre to play Pierre more often. The slow start ... Read Full Story

If you care about sports, CBS 2 in New York is reporting that Joe Torre has turned down an offer taking a pay-cut for next season making Torre the FORMER manager of the New York Yankees. NEW YORK (CBS) ― New York Yankees manager Joe Torre rejected a contract offer to return in 2008, CBS 2 HD has learned, a decision that will likely send shockwaves through a large majority of the Yankees fan base who have voiced their desire to keep the beloved manager for another season. Torre was offered a one-year contract believed to be worth $5 million with an option for 2009. The Yankees said a search for ... Read Full Story

After listening to an hour of soothing Beethoven Radio, I had the misfortune of tuning into WFAN right when David Wells was RIPPING Joe Torre. My blood pressure rose I listened to these skewed characterizations: - Joe Torre had a circle of trust, and David Wells claims he was outside that circle. - Joe Torre didn't protect him. - Joe had his good points. He knew how to motivate certain guys and Wells liked the closed door meetings. - David Wells is rooting for the Dodgers so that Torre can get booed in Yankees Stadium. How skewed. Torre will get a standing ovation at ... Read Full Story