Great PR move by Yankees.... They offered him a good deal that he was going to reject.... he still could have earned more money than this year.. Seems like Joe doesn't have the self confidience....... If you don't have faith with the lineup Yankees have may be your time is up.... There is no team who is going to offer the same kinda money Yankees offered him. He still could have been the highest paid coach in the league...... Sorry to say Joe Torre's golden days are over...... It's the booth time for him. I wouldn't mind YES hiring him...... I just wish Baseball had the same kinda approach to the players.... you will get paid by your previous year experience..

If it is Joe Giardi, give him 50% raise than he got last year from Marlins and sign him for 2 years... or if it is Mattingly, double his salary and give 2 years.... if they don't win get the best available manager.... if needed Yankees will pay him.... I hope AROD, Mariano and Posada has learned the lesson from Torre episode.

Shirish dai, how come Francona doesn't get heat like Joe Torre? Shouldn't he be in hot seat if Red Sox were to loose against Indians???

Joe Torre gave Yankees fans alot to cheer about..... Thanks for all the memories........It's time to move forward for Yankees and Yankees fans...... I want to see Yankees open a new stadium as 2008 World Series Champions