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So How Is George Steinbrenner?
keitholbermann.mlblogs.com — It was the (only sometimes) unspoken question always in the background for the first season of the new Yankee Stadium, and it increasingly became the undertone as the post-season accelerated. Even this afternoon, as the minions of the nation's ... (more) So How Is George Steinbrenner?
Lessons In Advanced Hindsight, With Mike Lupica
Lessons In Advanced Hindsight, With Mike Lupica
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Good morning, Fackers. I think most rational people understand that one of the fundamental concepts of decision making, is that you have to make your choice based on the information which was available at the time. Of course, Mike Lupica doesn't fall under the umbrella of " most rational ... (more) Lessons In Advanced Hindsight, With Mike Lupica

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PEACE, JOE
David Wells calls Joe Torre 'such a tool'
22 hours ago at Pinstripe Alley
PEACE, JOE
majorleagueblogging.com — All season long I have excoriated Joe Girardi in this space. I have repeatedly noted his numerous deficiencies. That list included his incessant overmanaging, his tendency to tighten up in the clutch, his rampant insecurity, and his unwillingness to let the players decide the game. I have ... (more) PEACE, JOE
David Wells calls Joe Torre 'such a tool'
pinstripealley.com — In an article he wrote for the NY Post - Right before Game 5 (of the 2003 World Series), I had back spasms. I threw five or six warm-up pitches and told pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre to get another pitcher ready because I wasn't going to make it. Mel was like, "No, you can do it." I ... (more) David Wells calls Joe Torre 'such a tool'
Joe Torre Patterned His Career After Red Auerbach
Joe Torre Patterned His Career After Red Auerbach
northstationsports.com — Well, now that Joe Torre is no longer a Yankee, I think it is not quite as taboo to post a video with him paying tribute to our godfather, Red Auerbach. This clip is from the series Torre’s Stories and is a very nice tribute. “Believe it or not, growing up there was a team I ... (more) Joe Torre Patterned His Career After Red Auerbach
Joe Torre, witness to domestic abuse, helps others to manage
Joe Torre, witness to domestic abuse, helps others to manage
latimes.com — Dodgers manager seeks to help fight the cycle of domestic abuse through his Safe at Home Foundation. > Dodgers manager seeks to help fight the cycle of ... (more) Joe Torre, witness to domestic abuse, helps others to manage
With New York Yankees one win away from World Series title, Joe Girardi better be right about arms
With New York Yankees one win away from World Series title, Joe Girardi better be right about arms
nydailynews.com — knows the deal as well as he knows his way out to the mound. He's right about using only three starters in the postseason if the Yankees win, tonight or tomorrow night. He's right if Andy Pettitte does the job in Game 6 on three days' rest that A.J. ... (more) With New York Yankees one win away from World Series ...
Mattingly One Step Closer to Succeeding Torre
sonsofstevegarvey.com — From "Mattingly not interviewing with Nationals" at Dodgers.com : Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly has declined to interview for the Nationals' opening for manager, Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti confirmed through a team spokesperson on Tuesday. The move could be an indication ... (more) Mattingly One Step Closer to Succeeding Torre
Great Moments in Being Vicente Padilla
Great Moments in Being Vicente Padilla
hardballtimes.com — Ladies and gentleman, the man on which Joe Torre depended to stave off elimination in the NLCS : Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla accidentally shot himself in the right leg, the Dodgers confirmed Tuesday, but the wound is believed to be minor. Whatever. I couldn't get too mad about that, ... (more) Great Moments in Being Vicente Padilla
Don Mattingly says no thanks to the Nationals. And he may regret it one day.
Don Mattingly says no thanks to the Nationals. And he may regret it one day.
bases.nbcsports.com — Donnie Baseball was invited to come to D.C. to interview for the Nats job, but declined, says Alden Gonzalez at MLB.com.  The theory: that the Dodgers are working to formalize Mattingly's heir-apparent status in Los Angeles, officially making him ... (more) Don Mattingly says no thanks to the Nationals. And he ...
Are You Ready For New York?
Are You Ready For New York?
pabaseball.blogspot.com — Okay, I have something to say to each of the four people interviewed in this video: 1. A baseball hat along with a tie and suspenders is the definition of obnoxious. 2. "Who's you poppy?" Idiot. It's "Who's your daddy?" Do you think this knows that Joe Torre isn't the manager anymore? 3. ... (more) Are You Ready For New York?
Is Joe Girardi one of "October's Disasters"?
Is Joe Girardi one of "October's Disasters"?
bases.nbcsports.com — Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman runs down what he considers to be "October's Disasters."  Top of the list?  The manager of the team that's probably going to win the World Series: It may be a little odd to put the manager... (more) Is Joe Girardi one of "October's Disasters"?
Don Mattingly, Los Angeles Dodgers ponder coach's next move
Don Mattingly, Los Angeles Dodgers ponder coach's next move
sports.espn.go.com — While it would be premature to say Don Mattingly is regarded as the heir apparent to Dodgers manager Joe Torre, there may come a day when he will emerge as the leading candidate to replace Torre. (more) Don Mattingly, Los Angeles Dodgers ponder coach's next move
Why would any team want Mattingly for a manager?
Why would any team want Mattingly for a manager?
bases.nbcsports.com — It's long been assumed that he'd get the Dodgers' job once Joe Torre retired, but Don Mattingly is in demand and apparently could jump ship now. He's a leading candidate to take over for Eric Wedge in Cleveland and Jim... (more) Why would any team want Mattingly for a manager?
Mattingly's managerial credentials
espn.go.com — Matthew Pouliot asks a fair question: Why exactly is Don Mattingly considered a top managerial candidate? It's long been assumed that he'd get the Do... (more) Mattingly's managerial credentials
World Series Roster Update
World Series Roster Update
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Yesterday, the Yankees announced their World Series roster . Eric Hinske and blog favorite Brian Bruney have been added at the expense of Freddy Guzman and Francisco Cervelli. The first swap was obvious. With the need for a pinch hitter in the National League park, Hinske became necessary ... (more) World Series Roster Update
Get Over It!
Get Over It!
baseballreflections.com — Image via Wikipedia For those of us that are not Yankees or Phillies fans, perhaps we should simply put our disappointments and jealousies aside and enjoy what should truly be a Fall Classic. Believe me, as a lifetime Mets fan, I am as unhappy as anyone that I have to ... (more) Get Over It!
Five Reasons Why I Won’t Watch the World Series
Five Reasons Why I Won’t Watch the World Series
dailyfungo.com — I’ve made the conscious choice. For the first time in my life I’m choosing not to watch the World Series this year, and here are five reasons why: 5. The Announcers. Enough has been written about the pathetic quality of ... (more) Five Reasons Why I Won’t Watch the World Series
Tom Verducci still California dreamin'
subwaysquawkers.blogspot.com — The Yankees went 35-8 at home in the regular season after the All-Star break, but Sports Illustrated columnist Tom Verducci credits the Bombers' continued home success in the postseason to geography of another kind. Last week, when Verducci started pushing his "East Coast Baseball Theory," which ... (more) Tom Verducci still California dreamin'
No, That Is Not Joe Torre
sonsofstevegarvey.com — From ESPN News tonight, the walkoff hit hero of the 2009 NLDS Game 2: Come on, a former Red Sock and a former Yankee manager. Surely even ESPN, The Worldwide Leader in Northeastern Sports, could get this right. (more) No, That Is Not Joe Torre
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