F*&! Joe Torre

Since Joe Torre breaks our hearts, this blog will break his balls. Every day of the season I will detail the errors, misjudgements, and omissions that make him the most overrated manger in the history of the game (even more than Tommy Lasorda!). But Joe Torre is not just one bum in hero's clothing (i.e. the pinstripes); he is the quintessential counterfeit of excellence, a figure who embodies the triumph of the ersatz that pervades every aspect of our culture. No organization in sport, nay in civilization generally, has manifested a committment to continuing greatness like the New York Yankees, a beacon to all, in every field of endeavor, that the best is always possible. How intolerable is it then that the Yankees should be managed by a mediocrity on stilts, a figure with a reputation for greatness without any of the attributes thereof. Beginning with Torre and ending with Torre, this blog will look to smash idols we create out of inadvertence, ignorance, and complacency.

Sunday, April 16, 2006

another blown opportunity

Having wasted solid work from Mussina last night, the Yankees lost another game they should have won tonight. I mean anytime you have the lead in the ninth, two outs, and Rivera on the mound you expect to win. There was some bad luck, a questionable call and a weak performance from Mo to blame for this loss, but the real reason the Yankees have found last place once again is Torre's unaccountable decision to start the hopeless Jaret Wright, who gave up 4 runs in no time flat and put the Yankees behind the eight ball. I can't understand why this guy is even in the major leagues anymore, let alone starting games against Johann Santana. If the Yankees need a fifth starter to tide them over until Small and /or Pavano are ready, bring someone up from Columbus. Wright did not get anyone out all spring; already had a lousy relief appearance; and now this. Can't anyone in this organization evaluate talent; it is obvious to all of us on the outside that this clown just plain sucks.

posted by joe valente | 12:11 AM

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