Dodgers Hire Joe Torre As Manager

 
LOS ANGELES -- Joe Torre grew up in Brooklyn rooting against the Dodgers. Now, a half-century after they moved west, he's their manager. [link]

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Dodger Thoughts : Dodgers Officially Hire Torre: What Now?

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Joe Torre has accepted a three-year deal to become the new manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. To celebrate we offer you another video rant by Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Force, who had some thoughts about Torre’s departure and his legacy. It includes some unkind words about Curt Schilling and the Arizona Douche-backs/Diamondbacks.
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