Posts Tagged ‘ Manager Joe Torre ’

Girardi Needs a New Number

Nov 7th, 2009 | By Russ Rose | Category: New York Yankees, Russ Rose, Top Story

It’s been nearly two years since ex-Yankee manager Joe Torre packed his bags and headed west, and it’s been nearly two years since current Yankee manager Joe Girardi sat down with the Steinbrenner family and convinced them he was the guy who could lead this team to its next World Series championship.  Torre won four [...]



This Could Be A Memorable World Series

Oct 28th, 2009 | By Rich Mancuso | Category: New York Yankees, Rich Mancuso, Top Story

Bronx, NY – Where do we begin?  The 105th World Series that begins Wednesday evening in the Bronx between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies has the makings of a classic. And it all starts with a classic pitching matchup on the mound of Philadelphia’s Cliff Lee and New York’s CC Sabathia.
“It’s just weird [...]



Just Like Old Times At The New Stadium

Oct 8th, 2009 | By Rich Mancuso | Category: New York Yankees, Top Story

Bronx, NY – Derek Jeter came up with the big hit and so did Alex Rodriguez. The new Yankee Stadium with over 49,000 fans was christened with the first playoff game and it was so appropriate that Jeter got the big hit, his 18th career post season home run in the third inning.
“It felt like [...]



Torre Has No Apologies For Book

Jan 31st, 2009 | By Russ Rose | Category: New York Yankees, Top Story

Last night, ex-Yankee manager Joe Torre appeared on CNN’s “Larry King Live” to defend his new tell all book, “The Yankee Years.” Torre told King he didn’t do anything wrong by writing the book, along with co-author Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated. “I did not burn any bridges,” Torre told King.