Girardi leads Yankees to ultimate goal Nov 5, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Manager cools off one of sports' hottest seats. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Bauman: Order restored in baseball world Nov 5, 2009
No, he wasn't Joe Torre, but neither was anybody else. Earlier in the postseason, Girardi was relentlessly second-guessed by many of us in the baseball writing business. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
CD's Connect the Dots:Playing for Immortality Oct 27, 2009
And while Manuel has a few games left to win before his name can be considered, he will have taken a major leap forward in having his name mentioned in the same breath as managers like Joe Torre, Tony Larussa, Tommy Lasorda and Earl Weaver ... A close look at his career reveals a manager who been highly successful, albeit not with the longevity of a Bobby Cox, Jim Leyland, Joe Torre or Tony Larussa ... Defeating future Hall of Famer Joe Torre two seasons in a row. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Look Of A Dynasty? Jeff Zelevansky/Getty ImagesThe Phillies pulled off a thrilling win in Game 4, scoring two runs off Jonathan Broxton in the bottom of the ninth.The Phillies are one win away from appearing in a second consecutive World Series. Jon Heyman says this ballclub has the killer instinct that could give Philly another ring -- and more. Oct 21, 2009
Mattingly appears to be Torre's heir apparent in L.A.. As tough interviews go, Joe Torre's Dodger interview certainly wasn't the toughest ... When Dodgers GM Ned Colletti met with Torre, Colletti asked him a few key questions. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Broxton lets a big one slip away for Dodgers Oct 20, 2009
Afterward, a somber-voiced Broxton gave barely audible one-word answers about whether the long top of the ninth had any impact on him in the bottom half ("No.") if Dodgers manager Joe Torre had anything to say to him when the game ended ("No.") and whether he had paid much attention to the struggles of the other closers over the past two weeks ("No.") ... On Sunday, Torre joked that Mientkiewicz had made him watch clips of that comeback, and now, he may ask Mientkiewicz to remind the rest of the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Cold forecast Oct 18, 2009
" Dodgers manager Joe Torre said the weather should favor the pitchers, and Phillies starter Cliff Lee didn't have any problems pitching in the cold in Colorado during the NL Division Series against the Rockies. "I think that affects the hitter more than the pitcher," Lee said. "The pitcher is up there going ... " They go into Game 3 against Lee, who pitched superbly in his two starts against the Rockies in the NLDS. The Dodgers counter with right-hander Hiroki Kuroda, who has a career 1.44 ERA... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Lopresti: It all adds up to NLCS drama Oct 18, 2009
"You don't want," Joe Torre said, "too high a mountain to climb." ... "I marvel," Torre said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Phillies let this one go, but will it matter? Oct 17, 2009
"You don't want," Joe Torre said, "too high a mountain to climb." ... " So the Phillies don't appear particularly unsettled. But instead of in control, they are now in a fight, with this series off to a delicious start. Thursday, the two teams combined for 14 runs, 22 hits and four home runs. Friday, all both lineups could manage together were one run and six hits through the seventh inning, shut down by two formerly unemployed pitchers. Vicente Padilla was cut by Texas in August before he... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Phils rely on Lee Oct 17, 2009
While Friday afternoon's comeback win swung the momentum in his team's favor, Dodgers manager Joe Torre is well aware of the task his club will face when they go to Philadelphia this weekend and immediately find the challenge presented by Lee. "[Friday's win] certainly was needed," Torre said. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Putilina Advances to Quarterfinals at ITA Regionals Oct 16, 2009
Putilina and Miles suffered a tough, 9-8(1), loss to UNLV's fourth-seeded team of Jana Albers and Kristina Nedeltcheva in the round of 32, and went on to down Jenn Coll and Andrea De La Torre of MSU in the second round of consolation play, 8-2 ... Coll/De La Torre (MSU); 8-2 / (Utah) def. (Utahutes.com)
Bauman: Torre, the person, leads way Oct 11, 2009
Torre, the person, leads to success ... Albert Pujols chats with Joe Torre before Game 2 of the NLDS. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images) ... This is Joe Torre's time of the year, in many more ways than one. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
SI College Football Top 16, Playoff Bracket">SI College Football Top 16, Playoff Bracket Oct 5, 2009
The panel of voters includes Sports Illustrated Group Editor Terry McDonell; senior editor Mark Godich; SI.com assistant managing editor BJ Schecter; SI senior writers Austin Murphy and Phil Taylor; SI.com senior writer Stewart Mandel; SI associate editor Gene Menez; SI staff writers Mark Beech and Albert Chen; SI.com staff writer Andy Staples; SI reporter Pablo Torre; SI.com senior producers Cory McCartney and Bill Trocchi; and SI.com associate producer Mallory Rubin. SI.com on UPCOMING... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Firefighters remembered at Dodger Stadium Sep 13, 2009
Like Torre and La Russa, Angels manager finds way to win. Dodgers skipper near record-tying 14th straight berth. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Reeling Braves need rejuvenation and more Sep 9, 2009
Do you really think they would be in 1st place with LaRussa or Torre. No way. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Analyst says new Levadex data could lift MAP stock Sep 7, 2009
(AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Nick de la Torre ). Top Stories. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Greg Norton! Whiffing! Will someone make it stop? Sep 3, 2009
Can someone make it stop. Will someone make it stop. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Navy Men, Women Picked to Finish First in Patriot League Sep 3, 2009
Also returning for Army is junior Torre Alexis, who just missed an All-League performance, finishing 16th (25:25. 4). (Patriotleague.com)
Trip to Coors could spark LA's offense Aug 24, 2009
While the numbers might say that Dodgers batters enjoy the light Rocky Mountain air, manager Joe Torre said after Sunday's game that the park isn't the hitter's paradise it once was. "It's certainly a different type of ballpark," Torre said ... 96 ERA) Kershaw had another wild inning last time out against the Cardinals and this time couldn't get out of it, running up his pitch count to 97 and bringing Torre's hook after only 3 2/3 innings. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Kemp Leads Dodgers Past Giants, 4-2 Aug 11, 2009
Los Angeles had lost three straight and 11 of 17 heading into the series, leading manager Joe Torre to call a clubhouse meeting after Sunday's loss to Atlanta. Torre also shook up the lineup, moving Russell Martin to second and dropping Manny Ramirez to fourth for the first time this season. (CBS News)
SISD Employees Get Pep Talk To Start School Year Jul 31, 2009
Superintendent for the district, Xavier De La Torre said Socorro has had a lot of success over the years, but that is no reason not to set goals for the future. De La Torre said he has a great team that he knows will work toward new heights ... "The teachers are phenomenal and this is something that is unique to Texas, it certainly isn't something that you would find in California," said De La Torre. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Health Care Cut-off Threatens Lives Jul 11, 2009
M. de la Torre, Sullivan07/10/2009 To The Editor: We have been practicing "front-line" medicine for many years, taking care of real people with real medical problems. Recently we have witnessed a disturbing trend which has been gradually worsening for the last three to four years. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Letters Jul 5, 2009
Manuel de la Torre (Jul 3,'09). I've been puzzled for a very long while now on two aspects of Asia Times Online's letters pages. (Asia Times Online)
Little League all-stars ready to take the field Jun 27, 2009
Calaveras Enterprise. Posted: Friday, June 26, 2009 11:05 AM CDT The 2009 California District 15 Little League all-star tournaments open Saturday at Howard Park in Ione. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Mountain West Conference Softball Press Release - 2009 Wrap-Up Jun 18, 2009
HULL, DE LA TORRE ETCH NAMES INTO UNLV RECORD BOOKS Junior Jaci Hull is only the second player in UNLV history to record at least 50 RBI in a single season ... Fellow junior Alyssia De La Torre is only the second Rebel ever to record at least five doubles, five triples and five home runs in a single season. (Themwc.com)
Celizic: Kudos to Selig May 19, 2009
Getty ImagesMay 16: Dodgers manager Joe Torre talks about Manny Ramirez apologizing to the team and how he plans to support his player. Baseball. (MSNBC -- Sports)
May 1-15, 2009, Obituaries May 16, 2009
Survivors include his wife, Jean Mitchell of Acworth; son, Torre Allen of East Brainerd, Tenn. four grandchildren. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
No-hitter for SDSU's Strasburg, possible top pick May 9, 2009
ASSOCIATED PRESSDodgers manager Joe Torre talks about Manny Ramirez' suspension and how the team is trying to support him. Baseball. (MSNBC -- Sports)
California Dreamin' May 8, 2009
-Alyssia De La Torre is only the second player to record at least five doubles, five triples and five home runs in a single season ( in 2005 with 17 doubles, eight triples and 18 home runs). De La Torre currently has five across the board. (Unlvrebels.com)
No reason to believe in Braves May 7, 2009
The game passed Bobby by in 1983 when Joe Torre took the same players to a division title ... Cox has never been a great tactician, but merely a great manager of egos and stars (a la Joe Torre). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Utah Softball Tags Two Homers in Loss at UNLV May 2, 2009
With two down later in the inning, Holland and Alyssia De La Torre followed with another set of run-scoring base hits. Boardman connected for her ninth home run of the season over the left-field wall in the third inning to get one run back for the Utes. (Utahutes.com)
Holland Takes Home Weekly Honor Apr 29, 2009
De La Torre and Odegard were selected after the first week of play this season as the league's player and pitcher of the week, respectively. . (Unlvrebels.com)
Rebels Dance Past Lobos Apr 28, 2009
De La Torre, and Meade were on base when Nichols went yahtzee ... who was running on behalf of Fearn, and De La Torre scored on the play ... Bolinger, Fearn, Holland and De La Torre notched two hits apiece. (Unlvrebels.com)
7 flicks not to miss at the Banff film fest Apr 28, 2009
His latest Patagonian horror show is an attempt at the first winter ascent of Torre Egger with fellow alpinist Ian Parnell. 5. (Helena Independent Record)
Boli, Boli, Boli, Ha Ha Ha Apr 28, 2009
Holland led off with a double and then took third on a single by De La Torre ... A few batters later Nichols singled home De La Torre. (Unlvrebels.com)
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THE YANKEE YEARS, Torre and Verducci. 5. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rebels Shear Rams Apr 13, 2009
Hull put UNLV up 1-0 with an RBI-single through the right side that scored Nichols and moved De La Torre to third. Fearn plated De La Torre and Hull with a double to deep center to increase the lead to 3-0 ... Following a walk to De La Torre, Hull cranked a three-run blast to left to extend the lead to 7-0. (Unlvrebels.com)
Holland Walks It Off Again Apr 11, 2009
De La Torre moved over to third following a sacrifice bunt by and a ground out by. With De La Torre on third, UNM head coach Ty Singleton elected to intentionally walk and to load the bases ... Holland stepped up and ratcheted her third single of the game for the game winner to plate De La Torre. (Unlvrebels.com)
New place, same quest for Yankees Apr 6, 2009
That caused them to offer Joe Torre just a one-year contract. When he walked away, Joe Girardi was brought in. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
South Beach or Cheesesteaks? Apr 1, 2009
I know all the studies show that people don t have the time or desire to read long stories anymore, but if you don t make time for anything else in the next few days you have to read this from Pablo S. Torre of Sports Illustrated. It s a detailed look at how professional athletes go broke in this age of jaw-dropping salaries, something that nickle and dime hustlers like us figure should be an impossibility with all the zeros on cats salaries. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'Accidental' Photographers Show in Salisbury Mar 27, 2009
A tip of Cerro Torre peaks out from a downy layer of clouds into a brilliantly blue strip of sky in a photograph from Patagonia. A shot from Tanzania reveals what a heard of grazing wildebeests looks like from 30 yards away. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Mountain West Conference Softball Press Release Week No. 4 Feb 25, 2009
Junior Alyssia De La Torre leads all Rebels, scoring 13 runs in 2009 (T-3rd), while the senior duo of Marissa Nichols and Brittany Bolinger each have scored 11 (T-7th), respectively. SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS Utah leads the MWC with 17 home runs so far in 2009. (Themwc.com)
Nick Frawley Sets Academy Record with NCAA Automatic Qualifying Mark Feb 15, 2009
Junior finished fifth in the 5000-meter run, while classmate earned the same placement in the pole vault with a clearance of 11'11;". The 4x400-meter relay team of , , and finished sixth with a time of 4:05.99. Sophomore Gloriemar Torre Santiago scored for the Falcons in the 800-meter run, placing seventh with a time of 2:24.03. Freshman rounded out the scoring, as she tied for 10th in the high jump with a clearance of 5'1". And even though she didn't score for the Falcons, junior had an... (Airforcesports.com)
MWC Announces Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week Feb 11, 2009
UNLV's Alyssia De La Torre and Traci Odegard named MWC player and pitcher of the week ... - UNLV junior outfielder Alyssia De La Torre and sophomore lefthander Traci Odegard have been named Mountain West Conference Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively ... De La Torre, a native of Las Vegas, Nev. (Themwc.com)
Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Release- 2.10.09 Feb 11, 2009
Army's Torre Santiago ... Torre Santiago, Army So. (Patriotleague.com)
Rebels Sweep Weekly MWC Honors Feb 11, 2009
Alyssia De La Torre was named the MWC's Player of the Week on Tuesday ... De La Torre, Odegard take home MWC's Player and Pitcher of the Week Awards ... She scored six times from her leadoff position and knocked in four RBI. On Friday, De La Torre went 3-for-3 vs. Marshall, scoring the first run of the game after leading off with a single. (Unlvrebels.com)
