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2010: More of the Same?
sonsofstevegarvey.com — So Joe Torre may be sticking around past next year — guess he can't get enough of that " living hell ." And, to the surprise of exactly no one, Manny Ramirez is returning for another season (and $20 million) . 2010 is beginning to look a lot like 2009, especially when you consider that ... (more) 2010: More of the Same?
Pickoff Moves
6-4-2.blogspot.com — Late: Joe Torre Extension Mooted T.J. Simers : "We were talking about my coaches and I've been thinking about it," Torre says while mentioning General Manager Ned Colletti's name and plans to chat again once Torre returns from a charity function ... (more) Pickoff Moves

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A new found respect for Joe Girardi
2 hours ago at Zell's Pinstripe Blog
2010: More of the Same?
9 hours ago at Sons of Steve Garvey
Torre Could Stay longer
Pickoff Moves
D12: Joe Torre thinking about hanging with Dodgers past 2010
16 hours ago at Big League Stew
Torre Could Stay longer
Torre Could Stay longer
novafantasysports.com — Update: It appears that the Joe Torre era in Los Angeles may get an extended run. The L.A. Times is reporting that the Dodgers and Torre are talking about Torre returning past 2010. Torre say's,"We were talking about my coaches and I've been thinking about it"..." the last two ... (more) Torre Could Stay longer
Joe Torre May Stick Around For A While
Joe Torre May Stick Around For A While
truebluela.com — More photos » by Matt Slocum - AP "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!" Browse more photos » All that talk of ... (more) Joe Torre May Stick Around For A While
Torre might manage in 2011
Torre might manage in 2011
scoresreport.com — Photo from fOTOGLIF Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre has one year remaining on his three-year, $13 million contract. It’s been expected that Torre would retire after next season, leaving the door open for Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly to take his place. Torre will turn 70 ... (more) Torre might manage in 2011
Dodgers, Torre talking contract extension
Dodgers, Torre talking contract extension
mlb.mlb.com — By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com 11/08/09 8:26 AM EST LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers and manager Joe Torre are in talks to extend his contract for at least one more year, Torre confirmed to the Los Angeles Times. Torre, 69, has one year remaining on the ... (more) Dodgers, Torre talking contract extension
It looks as if Joe Torre wants more
It looks as if Joe Torre wants more
latimes.com — Manager Joe Torre has led the Dodgers to their first back-to-back division titles in 30 years. ( Matt Slocum / Associated Press ) (more) It looks as if Joe Torre wants more
It looks as if Joe Torre wants more
It looks as if Joe Torre wants more
latimes.com — Manager is talking about staying with the Dodgers beyond next season. > Manager is talking about staying with the Dodgers beyond next season. (more) It looks as if Joe Torre wants more
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?
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, 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
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
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 ...
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
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
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!
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'
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
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
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"?
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?
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
That's a Wrap
That's a Wrap
sonsofstevegarvey.com — Joe Torre, Ned Colletti and a few Dodger players were at Dodger Stadium yesterday...as were Chris from dodgerfan.net, Roberto from Vin Scully Is My Homeboy and one of the Sons.... Post-Season Thoughts From Andre Ethier and Jon Garland (dodgerfan.net) Andre Ethier and his Dom Perignon ... (more) That's a Wrap
Stat of the Day: The Curse of the Weaver Brothers
Stat of the Day: The Curse of the Weaver Brothers
noyoureatowel.net — History is one the Yankees side! Coming into 2009, teams were 0-3 in a playoff series in which a Weaver brother (Jeff or Jered) came into a game in relief. Did their luck change this year? Let's review, shall we? 2002 ALDS - Jeff Weaver comes into Games 2 and 3 in relief for the New ... (more) Stat of the Day: The Curse of the Weaver Brothers
Five reasons the Dodgers lost the NLCS again
Five reasons the Dodgers lost the NLCS again
sports.yahoo.com — For the second straight NLCS Game 5, the Dodgers could do nothing but watch as the Phillies took home the National League title and made plans for the World Series. "It's going to take all offseason to get over this," outfielder Matt Kemp ... (more) Five reasons the Dodgers lost the NLCS again
McCourts’ Divorce: ‘Trashing Each Other, WWIII’
McCourts’ Divorce: ‘Trashing Each Other, WWIII’
sportsbybrooks.com — With the NLCS starting today, the Dodgers announced that team Owners Frank and Jamie McCourt are separating. (Nice timing, little narcissistic of them?) Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com inside details on the separation: (Will Jamie get the team ... (more) McCourts’ Divorce: ‘Trashing Each Other, WWIII’
Yankees lose, scapegoat found
espn.go.com — Uh-oh. The Yankees lost another game. Better start looking for a scapegoat. From the Newark Star-Ledger: The number was illuminated for everyone to ... (more) Yankees lose, scapegoat found
Prospectus Today: Outskipper`d by Joe Sheehan
baseballprospectus.com — The Phillies can take pride in execution, of the Dodgers, on the field, and in the dugout. (more) Prospectus Today: Outskipper`d by Joe Sheehan
No Dodgers in the Series? Bummer!
No Dodgers in the Series? Bummer!
pinstripealley.com — More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre. Browse more photos » It is hard to be disappointed about anything when your team is one victory ... (more) No Dodgers in the Series? Bummer!
Torre's Big Blunder
paullebowitz.com — Would the NLCS have been different had Dodgers manager Joe Torre not made the questionable decision to start 21 year old Clayton Kershaw in the opener? Maybe, maybe not. In retrospect, it's a classic second guess, but it was a mistake. Also, Steve Phillips again proves he's the Bill Lumbergh of MLB (more) Torre's Big Blunder
Joe Torre: Passing The Torch?
Joe Torre: Passing The Torch?
the700level.com — The last team of course to reach back-to-back World Series were the Torre-managed Yankees, so if anybody understands what the Phillies accomplished and how good they really must be, it would probably be him. In the post-game press conference, he admitted they were "the best team this week" and ... (more) Joe Torre: Passing The Torch?
2009 MLB Postseason: NLCS - Phillies vs Dodgers - Game 5: Jayson Werth, Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard, Matt Kemp, Joe Torre (Postgame Comments)
2009 MLB Postseason: NLCS - Phillies vs Dodgers - Game 5: Jayson Werth, Jimmy Rollins, Ryan ...
allhiphopsports.blogspot.com — Some postgame comments from the Phillies & Dodgers after the Phillies won Game 5 to advance to the 2009 World Series. (more) 2009 MLB Postseason: NLCS - Phillies vs Dodgers - Game ...
Donnie Baseball likely to leave Dodgers to manage now
Donnie Baseball likely to leave Dodgers to manage now
athbaseball.com — As Don Mattingly considers managerial opportunities with other clubs he's faced with an interesting dilemma. Let's take a look at where Donny has been and what he's likely to do. Don Mattingly, known by Yankee fans as Donnie Baseball , is a former captain of the Yankees who later became a ... (more) Donnie Baseball likely to leave Dodgers to manage now
Dodgers pitchers fall short in clutch situations
Dodgers pitchers fall short in clutch situations
usatoday.com — Not much went the way Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre hoped when it came to his pitching in the National League Championship ... (more) Dodgers pitchers fall short in clutch situations
And That Happened: NLCS
And That Happened: NLCS
hardballtimes.com — Phillies 10, Dodgers 4 : At some point this winter, Ned Colletti and Joe Torre are going to have an epiphany in which they realize that having to rely on Vicente Padilla to save their butts in an elimination game means that they screwed something up somewhere along the line. Torre may not have ... (more) And That Happened: NLCS
The Dodgers Bite the Dust
The Dodgers Bite the Dust
passion4baseball.blogspot.com — Bud Selig and the television executives will not have their dream series of New York versus Los Angeles as the Phillies took care of the Dodgers on Wednesday night sending the Phillies to their second straight World Series. We've long expected Vincente Padilla to crash and burn and it didn't ... (more) The Dodgers Bite the Dust
Phils Put Torre's Dodgers Away, Await AL Winner
Phils Put Torre's Dodgers Away, Await AL Winner
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — Down in Philly tonight the Phillies defeated the Dodgers 10-4 to wrap up the NLCS in five games. They repeat as NL champs and are headed back to the World Series and looking to repeat as world champs. Gotta feel a little bad for Torre, that's twice in a row that the Phillies ended the Dodgers' ... (more) Phils Put Torre's Dodgers Away, Await AL Winner
NLCS Game 5: Must win for Torre and the Dodgers
NLCS Game 5: Must win for Torre and the Dodgers
pinstripealley.com — Next Game Los Angeles Dodgers @ Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009, 8:07 PM EDT Citizens Bank Park Vicente Padilla vs Cole Hamels Clear. Winds blowing out to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 65. Complete Coverage >  ... (more) NLCS Game 5: Must win for Torre and the Dodgers
What to Watch: NLCS Game 5
What to Watch: NLCS Game 5
310tojoba.blogspot.com — Here's what you should be watching tonight while demonstrating financial wisdom. - Dodgers at Phillies; 8:07PM The Phillies have a chance to clinch the NL title for the second straight year and punch the first ticket to the World Series. The Dodgers are just looking to stay alive after ... (more) What to Watch: NLCS Game 5
Give Manny Some Credit, At Least He Stayed In The Ballpark
Give Manny Some Credit, At Least He Stayed In The Ballpark
cantstopthebleeding.com — In yet another violation of baseball etiquette, Dodgers LF Manny Ramirez, writes the Philly News’ Marcus Hays “did not witness Rollins’ two-run double that won Game 4 of the National League Championship Series and gave the Phillies a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven ... (more) Give Manny Some Credit, At Least He Stayed In The Ballpark
Manny excuses for absence in the ninth just don't watch
Manny excuses for absence in the ninth just don't watch
latimes.com — Ramirez says he was showering and missed the Dodgers' late collapse in Game 4. He should have been in the dugout, period. > Jonathan Broxton was sweating. ... (more) Manny excuses for absence in the ninth just don't watch
LA Dodgers vs. Philadelphia
mlb.mlb.com — Manager Joe Torre tends to go with the hot hand, so he selected Vicente Padilla to start what has turned into a do-or-die assignment with the Dodgers facing elimination. Padilla, released by Texas in August, is as close as the Dodgers have to an ace ... (more) LA Dodgers vs. Philadelphia
Mattingly likely to succeed Torre and other chatter
Mattingly likely to succeed Torre and other chatter
bases.nbcsports.com — Jon Heyman's latest SI column is chock full 'o goodness: It's not in writing but Don Mattingly is basically Joe Torre's heir-apparent in Los Angeles. Of course, most folks say he was the heir-apparent in New York too, but Torre... (more) Mattingly likely to succeed Torre and other chatter
Shocker! Tom Verducci slams CC Sabathia, A-Rod, and the Yankees - again
subwaysquawkers.blogspot.com — Every Sports Illustrated Tom Verducci column ought to have the disclaimer "this author has financial ties with Joe Torre, so take everything the writer says about the Yankees with a grain of salt." Make that a salt shaker. A day after writing an evisceration of Joe Girardi that he somehow missed ... (more) Shocker! Tom Verducci slams CC Sabathia, A-Rod, and the ...
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