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I hate to say it, but…

chris — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:38:45 +0000

Maybe, just maybe, the reason for the slow start for the Dodger bats rests with Joe Torre. Think about it: the biggest problem the Dodgers have faced this year is their ever-shifting lineup. Even Eric Karros called it out on the national game against the Braves this weekend: the root cause of the problem stems from the fact that Torre is still getting to know his players. Now here’s the rub: remember back to all the interviews Joe did leading up to Spring Training? He said repeatedly that he didn’t know his players, that he’d have to get to know them when they got to Vero Beach, etc. Hell, I remember hearing an interview with James Loney on Jim Rome’s or The Herd’s show saying he hadn’t even SPOKEN to Torre at that point! Maybe if Joe had spent the time after he was first hired to get to know his guys, he might have a better sense of how the pieces fit together. Maybe he didn’t realize the complexities of this team, but that seems pretty hard to believe given his pedigree with the Mets, Braves, Cardinals and Yankees. Still, it made this Dodger fan wonder then and it certainly makes me wonder now…

Joe is left to ponder the Dodgers lack of hitting

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Joe Torre’s Laid Back Style

chris — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 01:45:10 +0000

I find it interesting that every time Joe Torre was interviewed in the months leading up to Spring Training and a reporter asked him what he thought about the team, he responded that he hadn’t spoken to most of his players, so really hadn’t formed many opinions yet. Andre Either confirmed this in an interview I heard on Dan Patrick’s radio show the other week. I do recall reading reports that Torre called Andruw Jones after he signed, welcoming him to the team, which is a promising sign.

The funniest story making the rounds is about how Joe Torre was eating at an IHOP restaurant in Vero Beach, and Russell Martin stopped by his table to introduce himself. Ok, you’d think Joe would have at least called Russell, one of his team MVPs! My other big question is what the hell was Russell doing in an IHOP in the days leading up to Spring Training? I guess the man loves his pancakes!

Maybe it’s just me, but this behavior seems a bit odd for a new manager of a team. But hey, it’s Joe Torre, right? The guy knows how to win.

Andruw Jones May Get Dodger Dogs for Life

chris — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:30:45 +0000

[SATIRE ALERT]

Serious Sports Networkis reporting that there is a rumor circulating that Andruw Jones asked for a lifetime supply of Dodger Dogs as part of his contract with the baseball franchise.

In response to questions from reporters, Scott Boras – who represents Jones – said “…Certainly Andruw loves Dodger dogs – and will receive a generous amount gratis – but he won’t receive them free for life…that’s just ridiculous.”

New Dodger manager Joe Torre also weighed in on the rumor when asked to comment by reporters. Said Torre, “The guy’s an All Star, and all you people want to talk about his love of a delicious, ten-inch, spicy grilled hot dog that’s topped with mouth watering picante sauce. Let it go”

Rest assured that we will be reviewing the Jones contract details to see if any hot dogs are mentioned.

[END SATIRE ALERT]