Quotes by Joe Torre

About Joe Torre:

Joseph Paul "Joe" Torre is an American professional baseball executive, serving in the capacity of Major League Baseball's (MLB) chief baseball officer since 2011. A former player, manager and television color commentator, Torre ranks fifth all-time in MLB history with 2,326 wins as a manager. With 2,342 hits during his playing career, Torre is the only major leaguer to achieve both 2,000 hits and 2,000 wins as a manager. He was the manager for the New York Yankees from 1996 to 2007, whom he guided to four World Series championships.
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Chicago is a pretty good town.

Joe Torre

It just feels good to beat the world champs to be the world champs.

Joe Torre

There is no worse emotion than fear.

Joe Torre

I was always a little hesitant to accuse people of loading a bat to hit a ball farther. I was always very hesitant to approach people because I never had any evidence that I had firsthand knowledge of.

Joe Torre

One thing you have to realize is that cancer is not something you necessarily cure, but you want to just take care of yourself and extend your life as long as you can.

Joe Torre

I don't think there's any player that's more talented than Alex Rodriguez. He cares very deeply about doing well. Baseball is his life. He puts a lot of pressure on himself.

Joe Torre

I felt there was a lot of love in my house. And my mom was, you know, the basis of all that.

Joe Torre

My 12 years in New York were very, very special, the fans were very special, and it's something I will take with me wherever I go and into retirement.

Joe Torre

That's what I'd like to think that my reputation is - being honest.

Joe Torre

I am deeply saddened and shocked at the loss of umpire Wally Bell.

Joe Torre

After you manage the Yankees for 12 years, it's really tough to envision going somewhere else. But then the Dodgers called.

Joe Torre

I have no problem with cheating. Whatever you can get away with.

Joe Torre

There's only one New York.

Joe Torre

It's nice to be in first place. But just because you're not on a winner doesn't mean you're a loser.

Joe Torre

You can't win the Kentucky Derby unless you're on a thoroughbred.

Joe Torre

If I intimidate people, that's not my intention.

Joe Torre

Stress is something that is sort of out of your control. You get stressed out over looking at the finish line. Stress is something that is an outside thing. Stress is an anxiety.

Joe Torre

There's nothing that can replace the feeling of winning.

Joe Torre

You're always in the storm's eye, so to speak, when you're with the Yankees.

Joe Torre

Baseball has changed dramatically since I began my tenure with the Yankees.

Joe Torre

With negotiations, you never know what's going to happen.

Joe Torre

Author Bio

  • NameJoe Torre
  • DescriptionAmerican baseball player, coach, manager
  • BornJuly 18, 1940
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionBaseball Player
  • AwardsMajor League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award; Rawlings Gold Glove Award