The Yankees managed by Joe Torre really touched me. I love baseball thanks to the 1998, 1999 and 2000 World Series Champion teams. I forgot to mention the 1996 champions, but I was just 11 years old and baseball at that point was still for me like a 1000 piece puzzle.
I didn't see the complete 1998, 1999 and 2000 seasons, but if Torre hadn't been the Yanks coach during those years, my heart wouldn't be set on writing about the most successful sporting franchise in the United States.
Torre got the 'Bombers' to win four titles in five years, to make the playoffs in every season of his 12 year era, and he was also able to endure the George Steinbrenner's anger.
When he was fired in 2007, a lot of fans were heart-broken, but the 2010 calendar gave the possibility to watch him as a Dodgers manager. Last weekend, Torre shook hands at Dodger Stadium with the Cour Four, his pupils Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera. Alex Rodriguez didn't shake hands at the same time, but that's nothing to write home about...
The most unbelievable thing was Sunday's game. Torre's winning Yankees are remembered as a combative team, who never gave up fighting. Their famous mystique and aura shined several times, and last Sunday the Yankees won 8-6 to honor Torre with his legacy.
Trailing 6-2 in the ninth inning, New York came back with four runs, and in the 10th Robinson Cano batted the decisive two-run homerun. For the first time Torre faced his ex team and he could witness his long term coaching impact on the 27 time World Series Champions.
Joe, it is your legacy!
I didn't see the complete 1998, 1999 and 2000 seasons, but if Torre hadn't been the Yanks coach during those years, my heart wouldn't be set on writing about the most successful sporting franchise in the United States.
Torre got the 'Bombers' to win four titles in five years, to make the playoffs in every season of his 12 year era, and he was also able to endure the George Steinbrenner's anger.
When he was fired in 2007, a lot of fans were heart-broken, but the 2010 calendar gave the possibility to watch him as a Dodgers manager. Last weekend, Torre shook hands at Dodger Stadium with the Cour Four, his pupils Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera. Alex Rodriguez didn't shake hands at the same time, but that's nothing to write home about...
The most unbelievable thing was Sunday's game. Torre's winning Yankees are remembered as a combative team, who never gave up fighting. Their famous mystique and aura shined several times, and last Sunday the Yankees won 8-6 to honor Torre with his legacy.
Trailing 6-2 in the ninth inning, New York came back with four runs, and in the 10th Robinson Cano batted the decisive two-run homerun. For the first time Torre faced his ex team and he could witness his long term coaching impact on the 27 time World Series Champions.
Joe, it is your legacy!
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Tuesday: The Seattle Mariners will be in New York. Be ready to watch a pitching combat: Cliff Lee (6-3, 2.39) vs. Phil Hughes (10-1, 3.37).
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MLB Results: June 28
Dodgers 4 - Giants 2. Edgar Renteria, 0-4.
Dodgers 4 - Giants 2. Edgar Renteria, 0-4.
Phillies 3 - Reds 7. Orlando Cabrera, 3-4. One double, two singles, one RBI.
Mets 3 - Marlins 10 (Game played in San Juan, Puerto Rico)
Blue Jays 1 - Indians 2
Nationals 0 - Braves 5
Pirates 2 - Cubs 1
White Sox 1 - Royals 3
Tigers 7 - Twins 5
Astros 9 - Brewers 5
Nationals 0 - Braves 5
Pirates 2 - Cubs 1
White Sox 1 - Royals 3
Tigers 7 - Twins 5
Astros 9 - Brewers 5
Diamondbacks 5 - Cardinals 6
Rockies 10 - Padres 6
Let's go Yankees!
¡Por la lucha XXVIII! ¡Todos a portar el 28!
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