- Joe Torre. Ever since the third consecutive first round knockout of the bombers, Joe Torre has all but been removed from the Yankees payroll. Before game 3 of the ALDS, (which the yanks went on to win) George Steinbrenner sat down with Joe and basically called code red. "His job is on the line," the Yankees' owner said in a phone interview. "I think we're paying him a lot of money. He's the highest-paid manager in baseball, so I don't think we'd take him back if we don't win this series." With the Yankees eliminated from the postseason already, I think it is safe to say that Joe Torre has sat in the home dugout of Yankee Stadium for the very last time. This has put the future of all time great.............
- Mariano Rivera in question. Joe Tore has been with Mariano Rivera for most of Mo's career. Without Mariano Rivera in pinstripes, we may not be even be debating this right now. Mariano Rivera is hands down the best postseason closer of all time, and the Yankees may not have had put on this glorious run of championships and gold without him. This may a big reason for Mariano's recent comments: "I don't feel good about it," Rivera said of the possibility that Torre will not return to the Yankees next season. "I don't see why they're even thinking it. But I wish he's back, definitely. If you asked me what I want, I want him back." Rivera and Torre have built a unique bond all of these years. Quite honestly, it would feel awkward to have one without the other. Mariano seems to agree..."It's going to be a good number," Rivera said when asked to what extent Torre's future will affect his own. "I won't tell you the number, but it will be a good number." Another certain Yankees great seems to agree.....
- Roger Clemens is a future hall of famer. He must know a thing or too about the game, don't ya think? Although Roger's own future is in question, he personally would love to see the old skipper back in pinstripes for one more season, whether he is playing or not. "I love playing for Joe," Clemens told KRIV-TV. "My wish would be that he finish and close Yankee Stadium with a championship and open up the new [stadium]."
Still, in the middle of all of this controversy, Joe Torre is one of ten finalists for manager of the year. I think it would be hilarious to see Joe win the award, while being given the pink slip after the same season.
- In the midst of all if this controversy over stars of the past returning, we must remember that you can not live in the future, and eventually need to count on younger guys to get the job done. 22 year old Ian Kennedy is sure making a case to join the newest group of Yankees. As if coming up down the stretch to pitch 19 innings of four run-ball wasn't enough, Kennedy went out and won the 2007 MiLB starter of the year. Speaking of young stud pitchers....
- Joba Chamberlain is looking forward to 2008. And why wouldn't any involved with the Yankees not be amped? This guy was as close to superhuman as possible during the regular season, in his rookie season. I can only laugh at the competition when this guy starts to gets older and better, especially as he begins his re-transition to a starting pitcher. Yet Joba, still being his laid back self, still does not care what role the future works out for him. "There's not one that's better than the other, and there's not one that's more important than the other. It's just going to come down to what's best for this team and what's best for me." This Team. Joba is a team player. Even with this little tast of Joba we saw this season, I can only believe that this guy is for real, and will sacrifice himself for his team.
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