Krikorian: Torre moves leave one befuddled

It’s always premiere Krikorian theater!

2:15: Attend the press conference of another old geezer, Joe Torre, and, oh, is Mr. Torre bursting with self-reverence even though he vainly attempts to hide it. I’ve seen people pleased with themselves across the seasons, but none more than Mr. Torre, whose practiced banalities always inspire yawns from me. Incidentally, spot Torre wearing a Dodger hat, which is surprising since I didn’t think a hat could be found large enough to fit over his swollen noggin.

2:40: The Phillies’ manager, Charlie Manuel, isn’t exactly overburdened with brains - or at least that’s the distinct impression I get every time I listen to him talk - but the folksy gentleman, unlike Torre, did dispense something worth remembering when discussing the brush-back, beanball controversy that’s unfolded in the series by saying, “Let the Louisville (bat) do the talking for you instead of running your mouth.”

9:08: It’s over. Lidge, predictably, sets the Dodgers down in order in the ninth, and wonder how Joe Torre is going to rationalize his bumbling pitching decisions that have his team on the precipice.