sonsofstevegarvey.com - 6/8/2009
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Joe Torre, on Phil Jackson :
"I think it's a lot more difficult (to coach) in his sport," Torre said. "It's all about people and having them pull in the same direction. It's so easy to highlight individual achievement in (basketball). A coach kind of cringes when you highlight ...
Joe Torre can't even get his story straight in his own book
subwaysquawkers.blogspot.com 5/22/2009 — Squawker Jon, I will announce later on this morning who I'm rooting for in your Mets-Red Sox series this weekend. Have to keep our readers coming back for more! But in the meantime, I have to chastise your team for letting themselves get swept by the Dodgers this week. Even the usually-snoozing ...
I Care That Matt Kemp Is Batting 8th
thekitchensinkhole.blogspot.com 6/11/2009 — "Earlier this season, Torre said he didn't have to talk to Casey Blake about batting 8th because he was a veteran who knew how to hit there. Torre thinks the same of Matt Kemp, who batted eighth four times recently. "Matt Kemp doesn't care where he hits," Torre said, adding that if he sensed ...
Five Reasons to Tip Your Hat to Joe Torre
sonsofstevegarvey.com 5/18/2009 —
Lost in the recent Manny Ramirez brouhaha has been the steadying influence of Joe Torre on this Dodgers team. Consider this:
1. Best in show. At the time of Manny's suspension , the Dodgers had the best record in the majors. This morning , they still do.
2. Staying afloat. Since ...
Torre Still Rooting For Yanks
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 5/31/2009 — From SI.com : Although Torre is now on the other side of the country, he still follows the Yankees and watches many of their games. "It's not pain. I look at it and I care about people and I stay in touch with people over there," Torre said. "When you're in California, you get to the ballpark ...
Torre: Adding Insult to Injury
fackyouk.blogspot.com 5/20/2009 — I have to start off by saying that I love Joe Torre. He brought sanity and stability and most importantly, championships, back to the franchise when all were sorely missed. I had hoped that he would return for a final season as manager and still feel that he deserved better than what he got on ...
Visiting New Stadium Not on Torre's Itinerary
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 7/9/2009 — Joe Torre is in town with his Dodgers to play three games against the Mets, but has no plans, now or in the future, to visit the new Yankee Stadium. When asked before Wednesday night's game against the Mets if he had any interest in seeing the Yanks' luxurious new park, the Dodgers manager said, ...
Torre on Girardi: 'This kid is a good manager'
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 5/7/2009 — From the LA Times : Torre shook his head when told of how fans at Yankee Stadium chanted "We-want-Torre!" in the ninth inning of the Yankees' 7-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. The loss dropped the Yankees to 13-13. "Those fans are impatient," Torre said. "I enjoyed the 12 years. ...
Please Move Matt Kemp Up | FanGraphs Baseball
fangraphs.com 7/8/2009 — The bottom of the order in the National League is reserved for pitchers and usually the worst hitters. This season, the average 7-9 slot is occupied by a non-pitcher hitting .249/.320/.381 – the equivalent of Luis Castillo. For whatever reason, Joe ...
Book review: The Yankee Years
hardballtimes.com 4/3/2009 — Chris' take on the highly publicized new book by Tom Verducci and Joe Torre Click the title to read more. Order the Hardball Times 2009 Season Preview today !
Ramirez visits with Dodgers teammates (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 6/10/2009
Manny Ramirez visited his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates before their game against San Diego on Tuesday night, popping into the clubhouse before a home game for the first time since his suspension for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy. The ...
