FreshFish Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Not sure if this is old news, haven't seen posted c/o MLB.com 04/09/2004 1:25 PM ET Torre gets three-year extension NEW YORK -- After weeks of speculation, Joe Torre signed a contract extension Friday that will keep him on as manager through the 2007 season. Torre, 63, agreed to a three-year extension as skipper, and a six-year deal following that to work as an advisor, meaning his relationship with the Yankees will continue through 2113. Torre was entering the final year of a three-year, $16 million contract that he signed after the 2001 World Series. Instead of going through the season as a lame-duck, Torre worked out a new deal with general partner Steve Swindal, who is George Steinbrenner's son-in-law. Steinbrenner put Swindal in charge of the Torre talks this spring. Torre said last December that he would not seek an extension, but after he and Steinbrenner repaired their relationship this spring, Torre decided that he wasn't ready to leave his manager's office at the end of the 2004 campaign. In eight-plus years as the Yankees' manager, Torre has compiled a 789-508 record, leading New York to six American League pennants and four World Series titles. Torre's Yankees have made it to the postseason in each of his eight seasons. He is only the fifth manager in Yankees history to win at least 700 games, joining Joe McCarthy, Casey Stengel, Miller Huggins and Ralph Houk. Torre recently said that of all of his accomplishments over the past eight years, the one that stands out for him is winning 14 consecutive World Series games, which his Yankees did from Game 3 of the 1996 Fall Classic through Game 2 of the 2000 World Series. In all, Torre's World Series record of 21-11 ranks him second among managers appearing in at least three World Series in terms of winning percentage (.656), trailing only McCarthy. Torre's 21 World Series game victories rank fifth all-time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorianoFanHFW Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 damn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RippyO Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Someone start a Joe Torre death pool. I predict heart attack by 2006. (Yeah cold-hearted, but whaddyagonnado) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Juanky Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 October 2005 when the Red Sox finally beat them in the postseason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBurque Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 contract or no contract, da Boss can still fire at will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorianoFanHFW Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Rippyo, so how many times will dusty pitch prior 150 pitches until his arm flys to the back stop come august? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshFish Posted April 9, 2004 Author Share Posted April 9, 2004 damn What's wrong with Torre? Torre = Class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorianoFanHFW Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 I really do not like torre, some things about him tick me off: -bad in game manager -abuses starting pitchers -not good with bullpen choices -rarely pinch hits -said the red sox were better than the yankees publically -seems to be biased with who he moves in the order (some truth to what Mondesi said) -horrible at creating lineups (soriano leading off?) -doesn't actually "handle" club house personalities. Whenever a ruckus is started he gets the guy traded away (examples, Sierra traded away, Mondesi traded away, Sierra traded back to the yankees...wait a second) There is nothing remotely good about the man anymore. What I am afraid of is thaty the team THINKS torre makes a difference and underperforms more so in his absense. Torre doesn't motivate his team. Jeez, who gets no hit by 5 relief pitchers? Furthermore, he's asleep at the wheel, like the time he didn't notice when baltimore switched gibbons and batista in the batting order TWICE in the same game. You can check out my Torre thread for more as the season progresses or click the following link about 2003: http://www.xanga.com/item.aspx?user=craigr...gs&uid=40395362 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beinfest4Prez Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Torre, 63, agreed to a three-year extension as skipper, and a six-year deal following that to work as an advisor, meaning his relationship with the Yankees will continue through 2113. :huh :blink: :lol Congrats to Joe on not getting out of their while he was still ahead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickGold Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 It could be worse....they could have hired Torborg. I like Torre....good move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RippyO Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Rippyo, so how many times will dusty pitch prior 150 pitches until his arm flys to the back stop come august? Uh, I don't know. Seven? Why don't you follow it on your blog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBMarlin Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Why not? If you're guaranteed to have one of the best talent pools money can buy. He's just about guaranteed to have winning seasons, regardless of how he manages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorianoFanHFW Posted April 9, 2004 Share Posted April 9, 2004 Rippyo, so how many times will dusty pitch prior 150 pitches until his arm flys to the back stop come august? Uh, I don't know. Seven? Why don't you follow it on your blog? Because I don't give a crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RippyO Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Rippyo, so how many times will dusty pitch prior 150 pitches until his arm flys to the back stop come august? Uh, I don't know. Seven? Why don't you follow it on your blog? Because I don't give a crap. Well you brought it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorianoFanHFW Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 I was asking you a question, I didn't tell you I planned on answering it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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