Is this a pipe dream or do you agree George

will probably fire Torre if the Yanks lose to Minn?

Unless Torre is burned out and might want to be

an announcer (who could blame him?) wouldn't he

be great for our SOX??

Let's face it, George will probably axe him if the Yanks

get swept by Minnie.

I'd take Joe in a heartbeat, you guys n girls?

Is this a pipe dream or do you agree George

will probably fire Torre if the Yanks lose to Minn?

Unless Torre is burned out and might want to be

an announcer (who could blame  him?) wouldn't he

be great for our SOX??

Let's face it, George will probably axe him if the Yanks

get swept by Minnie.

I'd take Joe in a heartbeat, you guys n girls?

In my opinion I think Torre is gone unless the Yanks win the World Series. And yes I would like him as manager of the White Sox.

I'd rather find a manager that has won with little talent, rather than a guy like torre who has had a team handed to him on a silver platter... but he's a good italianguy, and if he became managr I wouldnt be angry.

I don't think Torre is the type of manager the White Sox need. Personality-wise that is. Plus he is gonna command a huge salary just based on his record with the Yanks.

Is this a pipe dream or do you agree George

will probably fire Torre if the Yanks lose to Minn?

Unless Torre is burned out and might want to be

an announcer (who could blame  him?) wouldn't he

be great for our SOX??

Let's face it, George will probably axe him if the Yanks

get swept by Minnie.

I'd take Joe in a heartbeat, you guys n girls?

What about Paul Molitor or Leo Mazzone? These are two people I'd consider as well.

 

Hell, If I was JR I would fire KW and hire Billy Beane, whose book by the way is awesome.

I think Torre would be an excellant choice. He'd certainly command respect from his players, to say nothing of the fans and media. Besides, I met the guy when was manager at St. Louis. Helluva nice guy.

I can so see Georgey boy blowing that team up if they lose to da Twinkies. Torre will be canned, Bernie Williams mite be gone (couldn't throw out Guzman on the sac fly) and half da pitching staff won't be back. Also, I could not believe Steinberner complaining that the Yanks weren't on in prime time during the night gettin da national fox sports coverage. I mean come on, Cubs and Braves 2 of the most heavily supported teams in da countries and the Cubbies haven't been in da playoffs since how long? Torre mite be out of our price range though, wouldn't mind him here though.

I can so see Georgey boy blowing that team up if they lose to da Twinkies. Torre will be canned, Bernie Williams mite be gone (couldn't throw out Guzman on the sac fly) and half da pitching staff won't be back. Also, I could not believe Steinberner complaining that the Yanks weren't on in prime time during the night gettin da national fox sports coverage. I mean come on, Cubs and Braves 2 of the most heavily supported teams in da countries and the Cubbies haven't been in da playoffs since how long? Torre mite be out of our price range though, wouldn't mind him here though.

Steinbrenner b****ing about the Yankees not getting media coverage. How ironic is that?

I really hope da Twinkies sweep that series, cos I really want to see that Yankee team get blown up by Steinberner. I'd just think it'd be so funny to watch, lol.

Torre would be too rich for our blood.

Torre would be too rich for our blood.

I think JR would pay for the right manager.

I think JR would pay for the right manager.

And take it from player's salaries. That's my only worry. Salary is salary and I'd hate to lose a quality player to get Torre ir any other manager.

 

How about Jerry Manuel, I hear he's available. He was just Manager of the Year in 2000 and his teams are in at almost every year.

I think JR would pay for the right manager.

I don't.

I think Jerry has seen what happened on the other side of town and is willing now to do what is right. If he doesn't go out and get somebody good, especially if the Cubs get to the Series (which I fear they will), he almost has no choice to get the best there will be out there.

 

In all honesty though, I am not expecting Torre to get fired. Steinbrenner will shoot off his mouth, but I don't think even he is so arrogant that he would let Torre get away, the city would probably not show up next year!

 

How funny would it be though if he did let Torre go, we got him, and Steinbrenner took Manuel!

1977 NL East NewYorkM 117 49 68 .419 6

1978 NL East NewYorkM 162 66 96 .407 6

1979 NL East NewYorkM 163 63 99 .389 6

1980 NL East NewYorkM 162 67 95 .414 5

1981 NL East NewYorkM 52 17 34 .333 5 First half of season

1981 NL East NewYorkM 53 24 28 .462 4 Second half of season

 

1982 NL West Atlanta 162 89 73 .549 1

1983 NL West Atlanta 162 88 74 .543 2

1984 NL West Atlanta 162 80 82 .494 3

 

1990 NL East St.Louis 58 24 34 .414 6

1991 NL East St.Louis 162 84 78 .519 2

1992 NL East St.Louis 162 83 79 .512 3

1993 NL East St.Louis 162 87 75 .537 3

1994 NL Cent St.Louis 115 53 61 .465 3

1995 NL Cent St.Louis 47 20 27 .426 4

 

1996 AL East NewYorkY 162 92 70 .568 WS 1

1997 AL East NewYorkY 162 96 66 .593 2

1998 AL East NewYorkY 162 114 48 .704 WS 1

1999 AL East NewYorkY 162 98 64 .605 WS 1

2000 AL East NewYorkY 161 87 74 .540 WS 1

2001 AL East NewYorkY 161 95 65 .594 AL 1

2002 AL East NewYorkY 161 103 58 .640 1

 

 

 

Torre's record was almost nothing other than with the Yankees. I look at all those non nonYankee years and thing, why would we want him?

Torre's record was almost nothing other than with the Yankees.  I look at all those non nonYankee years and thing, why would we want him?

In my opinion, from what I have seen and read about Torre, it would be like having Manuel all over again.

I think JR would pay for the right manager.

Based on his history of paying for top talent in the player department?

And take it from player's salaries. That's my only worry.

Based on his history of paying for top talent in the player department?

I think Jerry has seen what happened on the other side of town and is willing now to do what is right. If he doesn't go out and get somebody good, especially if the Cubs get to the Series (which I fear they will), he almost has no choice to get the best there will be out there.

Reinsdorf don't give two yaks nuts about what is going on on the Northside. JR should be attempting to field the most competitive team every year regardless of what the Cubs do. He doesn't. He's perfectly happy paying for mediocrity as long as he shows a profit at the end of the year. It's going to stay that way.

 

First Place? Last Place? Who cares? Just show me the green!!!!!

He'd definately bring some attention to the South Side but I'll pass. Same kind of manager as JM.

I don't think Torre is the type of manager the White Sox need.  Personality-wise that is.  Plus he is gonna command a huge salary just based on his record with the Yanks.

If the Sox are gonna be cheap on players and spend a ton on the manager...I'll be pissed. The important thing is getting the players back and getting a new middle infield.

 

You know Ozzie and Backman can be had for cheap and I think either would be solid.

1977 NL East  NewYorkM 117 49 68 .419      6

1978 NL East  NewYorkM 162 66 96 .407      6

1979 NL East  NewYorkM 163 63 99 .389      6

1980 NL East  NewYorkM 162 67 95 .414      5

1981 NL East  NewYorkM    52 17 34 .333      5  First half of season

1981 NL East  NewYorkM    53 24 28 .462      4  Second half of season

 

1982 NL West  Atlanta    162 89 73 .549      1

1983 NL West  Atlanta    162 88 74 .543      2

1984 NL West  Atlanta    162 80 82 .494      3

 

1990 NL East  St.Louis    58 24 34 .414      6

1991 NL East  St.Louis 162 84 78 .519      2

1992 NL East  St.Louis 162 83 79 .512      3

1993 NL East  St.Louis 162 87 75 .537      3

1994 NL Cent  St.Louis 115 53 61 .465      3

1995 NL Cent  St.Louis    47 20 27 .426      4

 

1996 AL East  NewYorkY 162 92 70 .568  WS  1

1997 AL East  NewYorkY 162 96 66 .593      2

1998 AL East  NewYorkY 162  114 48 .704  WS  1

1999 AL East  NewYorkY 162 98 64 .605  WS  1

2000 AL East  NewYorkY 161 87 74 .540  WS  1

2001 AL East  NewYorkY 161 95 65 .594  AL  1

2002 AL East  NewYorkY 161  103 58 .640      1

 

 

 

Torre's record was almost nothing other than with the Yankees.  I look at all those non nonYankee years and thing, why would we want him?

I'll answer your question. Torre took the superstar filled roster on the New York Yankees and made them play team baseball. They didn't play for personal stats, they played for wins. What Torre did before New York is irrelevent because he's a different person now than he was then. More experience and knows what it takes to win. That's why I want him.

Based on his history of paying for top talent in the player department?

There is a huge difference in the amount of money between a top notch player and a top of the line manager. You'd get more "bang for your buck", so to speak, including some very favorable publicity.

There is a huge difference in the amount of money between a top notch player and a top of the line manager.  You'd get more "bang for your buck", so to speak, including some very favorable publicity.

Hmm but do u think we'd get more ppl in da seats at US Cell if Joe Torre (Experienced Championship Manager) or Ozzie Guillen (Former player) become our new manager.