Comments on: End of the road for Joe Torre http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/ A New York Yankees blog by Chad Jennings and the staff of The Journal News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:21:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Rich http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/comment-page-2/#comment-172502 Rich Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:34:59 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/#comment-172502 Isn't ironic that Jeter who loves Torre as a father, played such a major role in helping him lose his job. Isn’t ironic that Jeter who loves Torre as a father, played such a major role in helping him lose his job.

]]> By: Frank Discussion http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/comment-page-2/#comment-172103 Frank Discussion Tue, 09 Oct 2007 19:05:23 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/#comment-172103 Sorry Rob, I think I misinterpreted your statement. I don't know how Alex's teammates feel about him, it seemed as if both Cano and Cabrera were enjoying themselves in the dugout with Alex, but I'm not privy to what goes on in the clubhouse. I'm only concerned with what occurs on the field, and, in my opinion, Alex delivered out there this year. Sorry Rob, I think I misinterpreted your statement. I don’t know how Alex’s teammates feel about him, it seemed as if both Cano and Cabrera were enjoying themselves in the dugout with Alex, but I’m not privy to what goes on in the clubhouse. I’m only concerned with what occurs on the field, and, in my opinion, Alex delivered out there this year.

]]> By: Rob http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/comment-page-2/#comment-172030 Rob Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:58:57 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/#comment-172030 Hey Frank, I never said I don't like him - I believe A-Rod's teammates don't like him because he behaves like a royal barron instead of a ball player. I'm sure one of his lawyers suggested "Barbarians at the Gate" to him when they signed his $250-million contract and he starts to behave as if he is to the manor born. Look I'm older than most of the players in the clubhouse and I'm not sure I would be able to tolerate an environment of Red Bull, Maxim, Halo 3 and hip hop - it's not who I am - but A-Rod acts like Donald Trump in spikes - the difference is everyone in the Yankee clubhouse is extremely wealthy, or will be - but A-Rod has to act differently to draw that line. He did this in Texas and was mocked by his teamates and he was disliked in Seattle. I'm not being anti-intellectual - I simply don't believe A-Rod is intellectual. But then again look at Mussina who is legitmately educated and can't tolerate the juvenile environment of baseball clubhouses either. Hey Frank, I never said I don’t like him – I believe A-Rod’s teammates don’t like him because he behaves like a royal barron instead of a ball player. I’m sure one of his lawyers suggested “Barbarians at the Gate” to him when they signed his $250-million contract and he starts to behave as if he is to the manor born. Look I’m older than most of the players in the clubhouse and I’m not sure I would be able to tolerate an environment of Red Bull, Maxim, Halo 3 and hip hop – it’s not who I am – but A-Rod acts like Donald Trump in spikes – the difference is everyone in the Yankee clubhouse is extremely wealthy, or will be – but A-Rod has to act differently to draw that line. He did this in Texas and was mocked by his teamates and he was disliked in Seattle. I’m not being anti-intellectual – I simply don’t believe A-Rod is intellectual. But then again look at Mussina who is legitmately educated and can’t tolerate the juvenile environment of baseball clubhouses either.

]]> By: Chrissy http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/comment-page-2/#comment-171884 Chrissy Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:26:39 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/#comment-171884 I'm sorry to put my nose in here but I just wanted to say that it's too bad that George Steinbrenner might be firing Joe Torre.. but I guess when you can't put out the results that the "Big Man" wants you get put out like yesterday's trash. I don't think it's fair. And from a fan of the Sox I mean everything I say with the utmost sincerity. The last person we want in Boston is A-Rod.. or as some of you call him A-Fraud. I really think that by the looks of Joe from watching past games he looks tired and worn out. I admit that the Yankees had an awesome manager in him and I'm sorry that G.S. is doing this to him. It sucks really.. I’m sorry to put my nose in here but I just wanted to say that it’s too bad that George Steinbrenner might be firing Joe Torre.. but I guess when you can’t put out the results that the “Big Man” wants you get put out like yesterday’s trash. I don’t think it’s fair. And from a fan of the Sox I mean everything I say with the utmost sincerity.

The last person we want in Boston is A-Rod.. or as some of you call him A-Fraud. I really think that by the looks of Joe from watching past games he looks tired and worn out. I admit that the Yankees had an awesome manager in him and I’m sorry that G.S. is doing this to him. It sucks really..

]]> By: dannyD http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/comment-page-2/#comment-171693 dannyD Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:36:46 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/#comment-171693 sad day for yankee fans http://www.theweeklydonut.org/index.php/category/trans-fatty-tears/ sad day for yankee fans

http://www.theweeklydonut.org/.....tty-tears/

]]> By: Frank Discussion http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/comment-page-2/#comment-171628 Frank Discussion Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:44:11 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/#comment-171628 You don't like Alex because he is interested in Wall Street affairs and collects art ? That is simply pathetic. Without his numbers this year the Yankees don't make the post-season. His attitude ? The younger players (Cano, Cabrera) seemed to get along with him just fine. Your statement that "his teammates hate him" is simply unfounded, unless you are referring to Jeter's rather obvious jealousy. Alex isn't the team, not by any degree, but I'd like to see him stay in pinstripes. This post-season collapse simply can not be laid at his feet. You don’t like Alex because he is interested in Wall Street affairs and collects art ? That is simply pathetic. Without his numbers this year the Yankees don’t make the post-season. His attitude ? The younger players (Cano, Cabrera) seemed to get along with him just fine. Your statement that “his teammates hate him” is simply unfounded, unless you are referring to Jeter’s rather obvious jealousy. Alex isn’t the team, not by any degree, but I’d like to see him stay in pinstripes. This post-season collapse simply can not be laid at his feet.

]]> By: PMarcig http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/comment-page-2/#comment-171597 PMarcig Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:15:48 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/#comment-171597 Add to previous comment...that wish said, A-Rod's "I don't know, hopefully it works out" was pretty weak. Add to previous comment…that wish said, A-Rod’s “I don’t know, hopefully it works out” was pretty weak.

]]> By: PMarcig http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/comment-page-2/#comment-171596 PMarcig Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:13:22 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/#comment-171596 Would never happen (I don't think) but it would be cool to see Posada, Mo, Pettitte, even A-Rod make some sort of comment like "Joe goes, we go, he stays, we stay". Now I'm not even sure myself I would want Torre back, even though I love the guy, but just for the pure "loyalty, team, dramatics, stick to the Big Stein-yness" of it I love to see these guys come out like that. Would never happen (I don’t think) but it would be cool to see Posada, Mo, Pettitte, even A-Rod make some sort of comment like “Joe goes, we go, he stays, we stay”.

Now I’m not even sure myself I would want Torre back, even though I love the guy, but just for the pure “loyalty, team, dramatics, stick to the Big Stein-yness” of it I love to see these guys come out like that.

]]> By: Donna http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/comment-page-2/#comment-171593 Donna Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:00:52 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/#comment-171593 I think anyone who wants Bobby Valentine to manage this team should lay down the crack pipe and step away from the keyboard. I think anyone who wants Bobby Valentine to manage this team should lay down the crack pipe and step away from the keyboard.

]]> By: Jim Clark http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/comment-page-2/#comment-171590 Jim Clark Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:57:53 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/10/09/end-of-the-road-for-joe-torre/#comment-171590 Can Torre play any cards, like maybe suggest he will move to certain teams George loathes (Mets, Red Sox, Orioles) if jobs open up? In 1960 when the Yankees fired Stengel for being 70, they had an experienced Ralph Houk waiting in the wings with other teams interested in hiring him. Is there anyone who ever talks about hiring Mattingly as a manager. He has NO managerial experience. Torre should be hired for 2 years and Mattingly should be told to go to the minors, learn the players and how to run a game. If he refuses, tell him 23 will not be a Yankee manager. Can Torre play any cards, like maybe suggest he will move to certain teams George loathes (Mets, Red Sox, Orioles) if jobs open up? In 1960 when the Yankees fired Stengel for being 70, they had an experienced Ralph Houk waiting in the wings with other teams interested in hiring him. Is there anyone who ever talks about hiring Mattingly as a manager. He has NO managerial experience. Torre should be hired for 2 years and Mattingly should be told to go to the minors, learn the players and how to run a game. If he refuses, tell him 23 will not be a Yankee manager.

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