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July 24, 2008 7:34:44 AM CDT



Go West, Yankee: Torre Signs With Dodgers

Posted Nov 1, 07 5:20 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – After an expedited courtship period, the Los Angeles Dodgers have officially signed ex-Yankee Joe Torre as their manager for the next three years, replacing Grady Little, who stepped down Tuesday. While the details are yet to be disclosed, Torre is expected to haul in $4 million a season, the Los Angeles Times reports.

The annual salary is less than the one-year, $5 million offer from the Yankees Torre turned down, but it comes with certain perks New York denied him—including the right to hand pick coaches, and input on player personnel moves. "Having grown up in Brooklyn, I have a great understanding of the history of the Dodger organization and I am committed to bringing a world championship back to Los Angeles," Torre said.

Source Los Angeles Times

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Joe Torre takes a question during a news conference at Yankee Stadium in New York, where it was announced that he will succeed Buck Showalter as manager of the New York Yankees, in this Nov. 2, 1995...   (Associated Press)
Former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre answers questions during a press conference in this Oct. 19, 2007 file photo, in Rye Brook, N.Y. Grady Little resigned as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers on...   (Associated Press)
Former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre arrives at a press conference Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, in Rye Brook, N.Y. On Thursday Torre rejected a contract offer from the Yankees to return as manager. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre answers questions at a press conference Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, in Rye Brook, N.Y. On Thursday Torre rejected a contract offer from the Yankees to return as manager....   (Associated Press)
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