End of an Era in New York

During the playoffs against Cleveland Yankee owner George Steinbrenner threatened to fire manager Joe Torre if the Yanks didn't win. The Yanks lost, but George was apparently bluffing because no firing took place. Instead, Torre had the last laugh:

New York Yankees manager Joe Torre rejected a contract offer to return in 2008, CBS 2 HD has learned, a decision that will likely send shockwaves through a large majority of the Yankees fan base who have voiced their desire to keep the beloved manager for another season.

Torre was offered a one-year contract believed to be worth $5 million with an option for 2009.

The Yankee fans are in shock because Torre was much loved by the them and had been the skipper for 12 years. I'm guessing a lot of teams will be lining up for Torre's services.