Joe Torre ?

Post #1 » by **LLcoleJ** » Tue Oct 9, 2007 7:04 pm

I would like to see the Dodgers make a run at him. Grady Little hasnt proved effective and is on the hot seat. We need a strong coach that both the youngs and olds will repsect and I think Torre would be perfect in Blue.

CITYOFANGELSX3 · Post #2 » by **CITYOFANGELSX3** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:29 am

Yeah, too bad Mccourt already came out and said he's keeping ned colletti and Grady Little.

HDMAVS760CA · Post #3 » by **HDMAVS760CA** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:57 pm

If Torre still wants 2 manage, he needs 2 go somewhere else anyway. Since Whinebrenner doesn't appreciate him. Besides the Baltimore Ontario Minnesota Southern California Yankees of New York needs a new direction. He'd be an upgrade for the Dodgers.

WCDYNASTY · Post #4 » by **WCDYNASTY** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:22 pm

I would like to see this happen as well. Its not that I dont like Little but its pretty obvious that he can't manage a young team, the Dodgers are even going to be younger next season. Im sure if Little fails to do well again he will be fired next season. I also believe that if the Yankees do get rid of Torre that he will take a year off to assess what he should do. Torre will command the respect of the younger players and they will undoubtly give it to him. Lets also be realistic, the Dodgers are one of few teams who could pay his salary.

JesRey · Post #5 » by **JesRey** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 3:06 am

I would love to see this happen also, but i just don't think we can move Little right now. He needs to take us past the 1st round of the playoffs or he is gone next year.

Post #6 » by **LLcoleJ** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:12 am

Perfect. Last chance for Little, Torre takes a year off and we snatch him up!

:lol:

one can dream

Post #7 » by **LLcoleJ** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 8:12 pm

Torre turns down the deal for the yankees

Minhee · Post #8 » by **Minhee** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 8:56 pm

Yup they officially parted ways today!

Now lets get the official rumor started. Torre to LA follow by A Rod please!

Post #9 » by **TyCobb** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:09 pm

That would be pretty crazy if that happened. The Dodgers have so much potential.

Post #10 » by **LLcoleJ** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 3:09 pm

Watchin ESPN this mornning they said its likely he takes a year off.. and then he will show up somewhere next year. Says he needs a big market team and LA would be the perfect place for him.

Post #11 » by **TyCobb** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 11:32 pm

In his year off, I hope he comes back to the Angels broadcast.

Minhee · Post #12 » by **Minhee** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 9:11 pm

Hopefully we won't have to wait a year.

http://www.realgmbaseball.com/src_wiret ... ant_torre/

Post #13 » by **LLcoleJ** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:13 am

Minhee, now that is good news. They really need to go after him now because he wont last long. The theory of giving Grady another season is flawed if we pass up on Joe.

Do it FRANK! Do it NED!

Post #14 » by **LLcoleJ** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 4:41 pm

Looks like the Dodgers are going after Joe!

wiretap

Dodgers Might Covet Torre
29th October, 2007 - 8:23 am
New York Post - If divorce proceedings between Grady Little and the Dodgers go the distance, as many expect, The Post has learned Joe Torre has been targeted as the manager to heal a fractured Los Angeles clubhouse.

According to two people with knowledge of the Dodgers' universe, the club and Little are talking about a buyout that would leave the manager's office in Chavez Ravine vacant for Torre to inherit.

Torre, who wants to manage again, is interested in talking to the Dodgers if the job becomes available

Minhee · Post #15 » by **Minhee** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:14 pm

I read that article too Phil, and I really hope this happens. I seriously think this is a perfect fit, he wants to be in a big city in a big market and aside from NY, what better town than LA?

x2 · Post #16 » by x2 » Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:57 am

Breaking News:

Looks like Torre is heading to LA after all. Announcement could come as early as tonight.

http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti ... /710290436

fci · Post #17 » by **fci** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:37 am

Is Joe Torre REALLY the answer?
Without NY Yankee big bucks is he really any good?

Failure everywhere else but New York.
Had the Gazillion Dollar budget in New York.

Will the Dodgers spend the money to get the players?
Can A-Rod come with him?

I am not swooning over this one.
Looks like a Davey Johnson move again........

Post #18 » by **el loco** » Fri Nov 2, 2007 5:01 pm

fci wrote:Is Joe Torre REALLY the answer?
Without NY Yankee big bucks is he really any good?

Failure everywhere else but New York.
Had the Gazillion Dollar budget in New York.

Will the Dodgers spend the money to get the players?
Can A-Rod come with him?

I am not swooning over this one.
Looks like a Davey Johnson move again........

I have to ask the same question. What kind of a managerial record did he have before he took over as the Yankee's skipper? How many rings did he manage his team to before it became the highest paid team in all of sports? Personally, I think the man is highly over-rated.

Post #19 » by **LLcoleJ** » Fri Nov 2, 2007 5:50 pm

A couple of things..

1) he is alot better than Grady Little
2) The Yankees won early in his career with the Yankees with a mix of young players and vets. The Dodgers have that but there is no flux and flow between them. In fact, it was very much an issue last year that most likely costed us the playoffs.
3) Why not ? What do we have to lose? Its been since HS since the once proud Dodgers were in the WS. I am in my mid 30's now.

There is no risk here unless anyone is worried about Franks' money.

Minhee · Post #20 » by **Minhee** » Fri Nov 2, 2007 9:21 pm

Seriously Phil, I was 6 years old when the Dodgers last won the world series. I can't believe that was almost 20 years ago, I am getting old so I don't have much patience left. I want my beloved Dodgers to win again.

As Phil said, what do we have to lose?