T.D. Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 Enter my vote in the "Who f***ing cares?" category... Quote
alocispepraluger102 Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) popopines (popular opinions)strongly favor retaining the joe. Edited October 12, 2007 by alocispepraluger102 Quote
Man with the Golden Arm Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 popopines strongly favor the joe. Quote
Patrick Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 If Torre is done, it's because King George wants a change, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Torre is still a fine (if not invincible) manager. Giambi and Mussina on the payroll at big $ is a bigger problem than the limping manager. Quote
Alexander Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 As a Red Sox fan, I think that Joe's done a fantastic job! Quote
Dan Gould Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 The answer is "yes" because New York is a "what have you done for me lately" town and its seven barren years, and worst of all, three straight dismissals right out of the chute in the playoffs. Its also "yes" because its the single move outside of losing A-Rod that will transform the team. Case in point, Mariano Rivera. He's now quoted as saying that Torre's presence or absence will effect his decision when he declares free agency. Pettitte may choose not to return and maybe Posada too (he can get a huge contract and not even have to move, since the Mets want to get rid of LoDuca). So naturally I am in favor of any change that sends the team into turmoil. It should also be noted that as a game manager, Torre is average at best and when you factor in his management of the bullpen, he is below average. He excels at managing egos and keeping everyone on the same page and pulling in the same direction. He excels at handling the outside forces (the media and the Tampa mafia) that can disrupt the team. He commands a great deal of respect from his players. But he is not by any stretch of the imagination a superior game manager. Quote
Randy Twizzle Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 Anything decision that causes chaos in Yankees Land, creates lots of tabloid headlines,causes wild sports talk radio conversation and most importantly makes is OK with me. Quote
Big Al Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 No, he should not be fired. He should be told that the team is letting him go and allow Joe to make it look like he's resigning/retiring. I've always liked Torre and held him in the highest regard, even though he does manage the team of the evil empire. However, if he balks at that proposal, then all bets are off. What I'm trying to say is, Torre shouldn't come back, but NY would do well to let Joe walk out on his own terms. Quote
Tim McG Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) I was inspired to do a poll on this when I heard they are doing the same thing on ESPN, I believe. Seems the vast majority of fans, Yankees or not, think he should not be fired. I would be one of them. Hate the team, but always liked Joe Torre. Edited October 11, 2007 by GoodSpeak Quote
Noj Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) I'm more surprised to read Posada might not be back. Great catcher, I'd love to see him on the Dodgers. EDIT: On second thought, we have Russell Martin. Still, I like Posada. Edited October 11, 2007 by Noj Quote
Noj Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 Wow, the more I've read comments here and JC, the more I think it's probably in the Yankees' best interest if Torre goes. Quote
Dan Gould Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 No, he should not be fired. He should be told that the team is letting him go and allow Joe to make it look like he's resigning/retiring. There really is no issue of "letting him go" or "allowing Joe to make it look like he's resigning/retiring." His contract has expired. Its not a question of firing or resigning but one of whether or not to sign him to a new contract. Furthermore, it looks like Joe is a little pissed off at the situation he is in and made it clear at the post-game press conference that he isn't ready to retire and would be interested to see what opportunities are out there. Aside from that, I do agree that they ought to treat him with respect when they announce it, acknowledging his great overall record but after seven years without a championship, the team wants to move on. Quote
porcy62 Posted October 11, 2007 Report Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) What's the fuck of name is Joe Torre? Did he come from a fucking movies of Edward Fuck G. Robinson? Fuck Joe Torre! I don't give a damn 'bout Yankees since Di Maggio retired! BTW Who's Joe Torre? Edited October 12, 2007 by porcy62 Quote
alocispepraluger102 Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 he's got that fatherly calming demeanor. senator(from hawaii) torre? Quote
sheldonm Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 (edited) No, that's ridiculous! Edited October 12, 2007 by sheldonm Quote
porcy62 Posted October 12, 2007 Report Posted October 12, 2007 (edited) You're kidding I assume. When someone post a Joe Pesci pict with some "fuck" in it is defintely a joke. Edited October 12, 2007 by porcy62 Quote
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