Jon Heyman: Joe Torre's clubhouse skills will be sorely tested in LA

 
Also in this column: • David Wright responds to MVP disagreement • Red Sox look at another aging arm • Should Clemens fire lawyer? [link]

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SI.com - Writers - Jon Heyman: Joe Torre's clubhouse skills will be sorely tested in L.A. - Thursday February 28, 2008 2:27PM

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