[新聞] Meetings end, still no decision on Torre
Entering third day of discussions, still no decision on future of Yankees
manager Joe Torre
October 18, 2007
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Discussions on the future of manager Joe Torre entered
a third day Thursday, with some Yankees' officials at the team's spring-
training complex and some back in New York.
"More meetings. We're working on it," team president Randy Levine said
when he arrived at Legends Field on Thursday.
New York's high command was in Florida on Tuesday and Wednesday, and owner
George Steinbrenner heard advice on whether he should bring back Torre for
a 13th season.
"We hold Joe Torre in the highest regard and, obviously, that's why we're
taking the time ... to determine what's best for us as we move forward
and whether he's a part of that or not," general manager Brian Cashman
said Wednesday outside Legends Field.
Cashman returned to New York, along with chief operating officer Lonn
Trost and assistant GM Jean Afterman.
Steinbrenner, who has the final say, stayed in Florida, along with sons
Hal and Hank and son-in-law Felix Lopez.
Cashman wouldn't give any timing for a final say on Torre, whose $19.2
million, three-year contract expires Oct. 31. He said that if the decision
is made to keep Torre, "then there's a negotiation. ... And that takes
time. It's as simple as that."
"As long as it takes," Cashman said, "So give it the time it needs."
While the team's top officials met in Florida, some fans signed a petition
Wednesday at a "Save Joe Torre" rally near Times Square in New York.
Steinbrenner did not comment -- he hasn't discussed Torre's future
publicly since he told The Record of Hackensack, N.J., on Oct. 6 that he
didn't think he'd bring back Torre if the Yankees failed to advance to
the AL championship series. Cleveland then eliminated New York in four
games, the Yankees' third straight first-round exit.
Cashman said that he has remained in contact with Torre.
"I talk to Joe as a friend and colleague," he said.
The Yankees also have not yet reached out to Ray Schulte, the agent for
bench coach Don Mattingly, who is the leading contender to take over if
Torre doesn't return.
Cashman did indicate a subtle shift in the Yankees' power structure. Asked
whether the 77-year-old owner will pick the manager, the general manager
responded: "The Boss owns the franchise, so obviously, the Boss, Hank and
Hal Steinbrenner are obviously the ownership group that I answer to."
Before the afternoon meeting, there was a morning session that also included
senior vice president of baseball operations Mark Newman, scouting director
Damon Oppenheimer and special adviser Gene Michael.
Cashman said the Yankees are maintaining their position that they will not
negotiate with Alex Rodriguez if he terminates his $252 million, 10-year
contract.
Rodriguez, who has three seasons left on the deal, must decide by the 10th
day following the World Series.
"I can reaffirm that, if Alex Rodriguez opts out of his contract, then we
will not participate in his free agency," Cashman said. "That is accurate
and that is definitive."
Rodriguez met for three days this week in California with his agent, Scott
Boras, to determine his strategy.
"He said he's comfortable playing in New York and enjoys it," Boras said.
"However he has a right available to him that is solely in his discretion."
A determination also has not been made on Torre's coaches. That will come
after there's a decision on the manager.
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