Joe Torre to The Dodgers

The Journal News is reporting that Joe is in discussions with L.A. to replace Grady Little, and that he will be joined by Donnie Baseball in the dugout. Good move for the Dodgers, who have the right mix of veterans and youthful talent to contend, but have clubhouse issues to deal with . That is one problem that Joe Torre is well equipped to handle, having spent the last 12 years massaging egos in New York. Being that the Dodgers closer, Takashi Saito, is a free agent, I am curious to see whether this development makes them a factor in the Mariano Rivera sweepstakes. Regardless, L.A. has a strong bullpen, and it will be interesting to see whether the perception of Torre as a poor bullpen tactician stems from the lack of personnel with New York, or if it was actually a malady from which Joe suffers. Scott Proctor must be terrified. I wish Joe all the best, and hope the Dodgers have a good season. Knowing the Yankees luck the last few seasons, it would not be shocking if Joe, Don, and Mariano will face off against A-Rod and the Red Sox in the 2008 World Series.