Joe Torre did not accept the offer that the Yankees put on the table today. It was a crazy moment, because first I hear on Mike and the Mad Dog that he did accept (which is what one newspaper reported), then literally two minutes later, it was disclosed that Joe refused. It was a bad deal... and there's speculation that it was put together that way on purpose... in other words, that Joe was pushed out. The deal was $5 Million for one year (a 331/2 percent pay cut), and "incentives": $1 Million if he made the playoffs, another mil if he got the ACLS championship, and then another million if he got to the World Series. At first, it seems like a good deal... but it's not. It's a slap in the face. Why would someone of Joe Torre's legacy and caliber need to be enticed with incentive money... as to say that he's not doing 110 percent to win all along? It's ludricrous.
My first reaction when I heard the news, besides disbelief, was anger... and I couldn't pinpoint it to who. To the Yankees, to that buffoon Steinbrenner, Cashman, Joe himself... I was devastated. Like many fans are tonight, of course.
There is a tiny little shred of hope (maybe it's denial) that maybe they will put together a better deal for Joe, and lure him back. And a very big and public apology. And a promise that Steinbrenner will not open his big fat mouth again. Which is a physical impossibility.
Thing is, maybe Joe is really done with this stupid management. Maybe he's tired of placating this jerk. I know he loves this team, and he loves to manage it. But really, at what price.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
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Dear Squirrely,
I don't follow sports too much but I will be known to tune into the occasional game on tv or even make a guest appearance at live game...I don't know, maybe it's the energy of the crazed crowd downing one 32oz beer after the other, maybe it's the ambiance of the hot dogs and pretzels being thrown across a row of fans...but I digress; how did I take the news about Joe Torre? With some dismay but also with pride that he has made the right decision. You can't keep dangling an old dried carrot in front of an overworked horse without the horsy kicking you in the ass! I think he's a brilliant strategist of a manager, he's respectful, generous, a real mensch! He knows his value and some other ball team will snatch him up. He's done so, so much for the Yankee organization, he's admired and know as a class act of a man.
It's too bad Steinbrenner is such a complete egomanical jack ass that he would sabatage his own time for his pride but hey, he's giving the reins of the team to his sons (ggod luck!)
On another note, about A-Rod: GOOD RIDDANCE! He can take his alluring yet sorry ass to another team where they can pay him a steaming hot poop load of money to sit around with a furrowed brow & expression, trying to look pensive-oh, please!!! Bye-bye, A Rod, you big, useless baby you! I hope you find someone who'll be happy to change your sorry, stinky diapers!!
Have a good day, Squirrel!
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