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10-07-2007, 10:33 AM
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What are the chances Joe Torre comes to Cincinnati?
With Steinbrenner now saying that Torre will be out as manager unless the Yankees mount a historic comeback, what are the chances he comes to Cincinnati?
IIRC, he does have some strong ties to the city. How would you rank him as a choice amongst LaRussa, Girardi, Brenley, Mackanin, et. al Also, what about skipping LaRussa and just hiring Dave Duncan to manage? Would he be willing?
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10-07-2007, 10:36 AM
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Re: Joe Torre
No thanks. I don't have much belief in him, unless he has an unlimited payroll.
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10-07-2007, 10:44 AM
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Re: Joe Torre
If Torre gets fired, expect Giraldi to be named the next manager. And if he is that is fine if you're a Reds fan. All you have to do is look at that Florida starting pitching staff this season and wonder if he is the next Dusty Baker in regards to burning young arms out.
If I'm the Reds, I have to wonder if there is anyone out there better than the job Mackanin did including Tony LaRussa.
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10-07-2007, 10:47 AM
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Re: Joe Torre
Joe Torre was having trouble staying awake in Friday's game. I know the Reds would put him to sleep for good.
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10-07-2007, 11:00 AM
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Re: Joe Torre
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If Girardi is truly the manager-in-waiting for NYY, it will be interesting to see how the well-paid vets in pinstripes respond to a fiery former teammate. I foresee a train-wreck.
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10-07-2007, 11:22 AM
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Re: Joe Torre
Torre is Narronesque in his management of the bullpen. Find 2 guys you can count on and ride them until their arms fall off. He's just lucky Mariano Rivera has been so resilient. It will be interesting to see who replaces him. Girardi fancies himself the guy, but Mattingly has been in NY and waiting his turn.
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10-07-2007, 11:23 AM
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Re: Joe Torre
I agree, Mattingly is the next Yankees skipper, not Girardi.
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10-07-2007, 11:48 AM
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Re: Joe Torre
If Joe is canned by the Yankees, he will retire. Put me in the Mattingly as the next NYY manager camp as well, George loves him.
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10-07-2007, 12:27 PM
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Re: Joe Torre
I'd love to see Torre come to Cincy and I think it would be possible, but the more important question is, can the Reds afford him?? I doubt it. He's making ridiculous money as the Yanks skipper.
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10-07-2007, 12:39 PM
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Re: Joe Torre
Are there any managers besides Davey Johnson that Redzoners would put in the 'good manager' camp? It seems like every name that comes up gets raked across the coals.
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10-07-2007, 12:52 PM
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Sparky Anderson. 
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10-07-2007, 12:53 PM
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10-07-2007, 01:04 PM
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Re: Joe Torre
Haven't we heard this story every post season since 2000? "If the yanks fail they will fire Torre"?
Just hyperbole that one of these years might end up true
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10-07-2007, 01:38 PM
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10-07-2007, 02:01 PM
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Re: Joe Torre
He would be the best candidate IMO.
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