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Friday, November 09, 2007

N.Y. Times: Torre Won’t Close Door on Bernie Williams as a Dodger (RR)

What’s next?...The Dodgers asking the putrescinal cadaver of Pete Sheehy to fold clothes?

A Bernie Williams-Joe Torre reunion in Los Angeles could become a reality next season.

Neither Williams nor Torre would dismiss speculation last night that Williams could return to the major leagues in 2008, perhaps as a member of the Dodgers.

“We haven’t talked about it, but I certainly wouldn’t close the door as far as listening to him and taking a look and seeing,” Torre said before the annual gala for his Safe at Home Foundation, a charity devoted to curbing domestic violence. “He’d have to relocate, and I’m not sure if he’s into that.”

“The question is still on my mind,” Williams said before last night’s charity event. “I’m still trying to stay in shape and do all the things I need to do to make sure I’m still in good physical condition. It’s still up in the air.”

Repoz Posted: November 09, 2007 at 11:32 PM | 20 comment(s)
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1. npurcell Posted: November 10, 2007 at 01:06 AM (#2611030)

oh COME ON!!!

2. aleskel Posted: November 10, 2007 at 01:11 AM (#2611035)

the youth movement is gaining momentum!

3. robinred Posted: November 10, 2007 at 01:15 AM (#2611040)

oh COME ON!!!

All they need to do is move Kemp.

4. akrasian Posted: November 10, 2007 at 01:30 AM (#2611061)

Would he be worse than Pierre?

5. Sam M. Posted: November 10, 2007 at 01:44 AM (#2611075)

Would he be worse than Pierre?

Sadly? Yes. Bernie's last two years he had an 85 and a 95 OPS+, with really bad (painful) defense . . . . There's just no there there.

At least Pierre steal some bases when he gets on base (at virtually the same rate Bernie did his last two years), which Williams doesn't do any more. And while Williams hits with a LOT more power than Pierre does (doesn't everyone this side of Luis Castillo?), you have to figure even that would be diminished by a year off and being yet another year older.

Wow . . . he'd be worse than Juan Pierre. How about that for a reality check for those dreaming of a Bernie comeback? Leave it alone, Joe.

6. With 17th Pick, From LA, 1k5v3L KcoLLoP Posted: November 10, 2007 at 02:01 AM (#2611092)

Oh my god. Could this evening get any better? [checks, wife's sleeping] Nope.

7. bob gaj Posted: November 10, 2007 at 09:50 AM (#2611184)

jim leyritz may not need the television gig any more.

brosius, brosius, wherefore art thou brosius?

8. RB in NYC (Now with a Training Schedule!) Posted: November 10, 2007 at 09:53 AM (#2611186)

Wow . . . he'd be worse than Juan Pierre. How about that for a reality check for those dreaming of a Bernie comeback? Leave it alone, Joe.

That is sad. Speaking as someone who remembers Bernie in his glory days, I sure hope he stays retired.

9. Joe Bivens, Proud Union Member Posted: November 10, 2007 at 10:03 AM (#2611188)

I'd make a joke about closing the door on Bernie's hand to keep him off the roster, but he's a guitar player, and that would be mean.

10. Judges 20:16 (the Lord's bullpen) Posted: November 10, 2007 at 10:06 AM (#2611190)

I'd make a joke about closing the door on Bernie's hand to keep him off the roster, but he's a guitar player, and that would be mean.

Guitar players don't need feet, though.

11. wj1958 Posted: November 10, 2007 at 10:16 AM (#2611193)

Tino Martinez and Paul O'Neill: "Sure, we'd listen if Joe called."

12. bunyon Posted: November 10, 2007 at 10:20 AM (#2611196)

I hear Earl Weaver gave Jim Palmer and Eddie Murray a call the other day. they'll be pitching ideas at Angelos on Monday.

13. Repoz Posted: November 10, 2007 at 10:22 AM (#2611199)

Guitar players don't need feet, though.

How soon we forget Tony Melendez.

14. 洋基's Biggest Fan! Posted: November 10, 2007 at 10:37 AM (#2611206)

Where's the smart ass now who told me to get off drugs for suggesting Bernie and Gonzalez playing significant time in the Dodger outfield in a thread about a week ago?

All kidding aside, stuff like this is what makes me think that it was the right time for the Yankees to sever ties with Torre.

15. ValueArb Posted: November 10, 2007 at 10:54 AM (#2611210)

This guarantees the Dodgers will be celebrating their sixth world championship in 2008. And nothing else.

16. haven Posted: November 10, 2007 at 12:18 PM (#2611255)

I hear Earl Weaver gave Jim Palmer and Eddie Murray a call the other day. they'll be pitching ideas at Angelos on Monday.

Angelos should probably listen.

17. Robert S. Posted: November 10, 2007 at 12:29 PM (#2611259)

The Dodgers are sorely lacking in Luis Sojo.

18. Dewitty_Pun Posted: November 10, 2007 at 12:38 PM (#2611263)

brosius, brosius, wherefore art thou brosius?

You do realize that wherefore means "why" and not "where," right?

19. alex perros gives up the ghost Posted: November 10, 2007 at 01:24 PM (#2611291)

Proof that Joe Torre is senile.

What is it with the freakin' Dodgers that they have to take the rejects of the AL East as managers? Are they actually retired and only working for a half salary with no benefits?

Soon, the Dodgers will make the Giants look like a bunch of spring chickens.

Think I'll pull out that old VCR and put in those '88 Series tapes instead of watching a train wreck next season.

20. RMc is the President of the United States Posted: November 10, 2007 at 01:33 PM (#2611296)

He: "How do you beat the Dodgers?"
She: "Hit the ball at least 150 feet!"
Hyukyukyukyukyukyuk!

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