Joe Torre
Joe Torre
Joseph Paul "Joe" Torreis an American professional baseball executive, serving in the capacity of Major League Baseball'schief baseball officer since 2011. A former player, manager and television color commentator, Torre ranks fifth all-time in MLB history with 2,326 wins as a manager. With 2,342 hits during his playing career, Torre is the only major leaguer to achieve both 2,000 hits and 2,000 wins as a manager. From 1996 to 2007, he was the manager of the New York Yankees, whom...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth18 July 1940
CountryUnited States of America
He's a third baseman playing first, but he's very upbeat about everything. I told him, 'The only thing you should concern yourself with is getting better.' The fact that he can play more spots makes him more valuable. He was very comfortable.
He's going to go in there and wrestle that lion with a penknife.
He's getting a lot more comfortable throwing the ball. His range is what it is. He has quick, good hands, but I think the throwing part was something he didn't appear to have a lot of confidence. Now, he doesn't hesitate. He picks up a ground ball and throws to second.
Hopefully, this is the start of something for us.
He was just a little achy, but there's no injury. He'll be all right tomorrow.
He had to have butterflies tonight. There's no question. But I thought he dealt with it really well.
He had that one stretch where he got a little wild, but as far as pitching it was a little unusual. Once he got working from the stretch he didn't seem as comfortable.
He hasn't been an All-American out. Flaherty hit a very important sacrifice fly the other day against (Tim) Wakefield. His batting average doesn't show it, but he's still able to do some things for us.
He has not had one bit of problems throwing.
He has gradually relaxed and he doesn't look before he steps now. Whatever needs to have the attention paid to, he's right there.
He doesn't seem to be overwhelmed by it.
He doesn't need a day off, Cairo needs a day to play. If you're going to do it, you may as well find a guy that's been tough on left-handers.
He felt his back a little bit, but that's an ongoing situation. He's got some physical things to deal with.
He feels fine, but when he does all his drills, he still feels it a little. It doesn't hurt or restrict him, but it's there.