RIP Joe Torre (1996-2007)
Joseph Torre, 67, beloved father, manager, and Yankee scapegoat, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on October 18 after a brave, seven-year battle with failed expectations. Torre previously served as manager of the Braves, Cardinals, and Mets before arriving in the Bronx in 1996, where he led his team to four World Series championships in five years. However, following a World Series loss to Arizona in 2001, Torre’s health slowly declined, culminating in his death Thursday morning. Though he is believed to have died of natural causes, authorities have not ruled out foul play, and have taken local businessman George Streinbrenner into custody for questioning. Torre is survived by his bench coach Don Mattingly, his closer Mariano Rivera, and his beloved lapdog “Derek.” Services will be held for the fallen manager all week on ESPN’s Baseball Tonight.
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