Torre: Yanks’ contract offer was insult
October 19, 2007
AP - Joe Torre knew they didn’t want him back. Even in those final few moments, as he sat in George Steinbrenner’s office and listened to the New York Yankees’ offer, he hoped there was a way he could stay on as manager. But when the team submitted a one-year contract with a hefty pay cut, performance-based bonuses — and no room to negotiate — Torre was insulted and figured he had no choice but to walk away.
