Coaches sometimes call me to get advice on ways to motivate their players and teams. In my view, Joe Torre is an outstanding coach and person. This article contains some of my thoughts on the current question as whether he should remain as the manager of The New York Yankees.
Six Reasons Why Joe Torre Should Stay In
The sports pundits, the fans and the bloggers are trying to figure out whether
the New York Yankee manager will stay or go. While Joe Torre might need a
different strategy and approach toward the postseason, I think and hope he
he stays in The Big Apple for the following reasons:
- Joe Torre is a gentleman of great character who handles the media in a gracious
manner. He is well-liked by most people and the world of sports benefits
from having this kind person associated with it.
2. Joe Torre has an outstanding record. It is simply unrealistic for the owner and
and for fans to expect to win a championship every year. You know, some of
the other teams have talent too. In my mind, although I am a Yankee fan, I
thought that the Boston Red Sox had the best team on paper at the start of this
season.
- I don’t think there is a better manager available at the present time. Don
Mattingly is being talked about as the next likely skipper, He was a super player.
He is popular, but he is not a proven winner as a manager.
- If Torre is asked to leave, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada and Alex Rodriguez may
also depart. This will hurt the Yankees significantly. They need these three
players in order to compete effectively.
- The Yankees have a cadre of fine young pitchers. Joe Torre, the ex-catcher,
is a great person to coach these promising hurlers and help them to develop
to their fullest potential.
- The chemistry and camaraderie among the Yankees seems to be pretty good.
If Torre leaves, this sense of cohesiveness will come unglued. This breakdown
will not be good for the franchise.
Mr. Steinbrenner, are you listening?
Jay P. Granat, Ph.D. is a Psychotherapist in River Edge, NJ and the Founder of
www.StayInTheZone.com