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Joe Torre, MAN, Los Angeles DodgersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsDodgers | Torre considering managing beyond 2010 The Los Angeles Times' T.J. Simers reports that Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre is in discussions with the team to extend his contract for at least one more season. Torre has one year remaining on his current three-year, $13 million deal. Dodgers | Torre reiterates he'll be back Dodgers.MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre reiterated that he'll return in 2010 after being eliminated from the playoffs in the NLCS Wednesday, Oct. 21. Dodgers | 2010 may be it for Torre The Associated Press' Beth Harris reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre doesn't envision himself managing beyond 2010. Dodgers | Torre does not expect extension The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre said he does not expect to receive a contract extension when his contract expires. Dodgers | Torre begins 14th playoff journey The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre started his 14th career playoff run Wednesday, Oct. 7, which ties him with Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox for the all-time record. Dodgers | Team expected to use four-man rotation in playoffs The Associated Press reports that Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre plans to use a four-man rotation in the postseason. The team is currently using Randy Wolf, Clayton Kershaw, Hiroki Kuroda, Jon Garland, Vicente Padilla and Chad Billingsley as starters. All six were called into Torre's office before the game Saturday, Sept. 26, and were told no decisions have been made. Torre did not consider using a three-man rotation because he doesn't believe any of the starters would be at their peak on three days' rest. Dodgers | Torre ties Cox for most playoff appearances The Associated Press reports that Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre is headed to the playoffs for a record-tying 14th time. Only Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox has made as many postseason appearances in his career. Dodgers | Torre can tie Cox Friday STATS.com's Santosh Venkataraman reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre can tie Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox if the Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, Sept. 25. Torre would earn his 14th straight playoff appearance with a win. Dodgers | Torre moves up all-time win list Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre picked up win No. 2,195 of his career Thursday, June 18, moving him into fifth place on the all-time win list for a manager, one ahead of former MLB manager Sparky Anderson. Dodgers | Torre to coach in All-Star Game Lisa Winston, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre has been selected to be a coach in the 2009 All-Star Game. Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel will manage the National League All-Star team. Dodgers | Torre within one win of Sparky The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre got his 2,193th career victory, within one of Sparky Anderson for fifth on the career list. Dodgers | Torre not committed to team past next year The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre said he is not sure of his future with the team past the 2010 season. "I've got another year, but beyond that I'm not sure," Torre said. "Well, next year is always in question. You hope you still continue to feel as energized as you do now." Dodgers | Torre to coach in All-Star Game The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre has been invited to coach in the 2009 All-Star Game in July. Dodgers | McDonald pushed back in rotation Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP James McDonald will be pushed back three days instead of pitching in his next scheduled start Thursday, April 16. In the meantime, McDonald will be available out of the bullpen. SP Eric Stults will make the start Thursday, followed by SPs Randy Wolf and Chad Billingsley, according to manager Joe Torre. McDonald's next start will now come Sunday, April 19. Dodgers | Castro recalled Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers recalled IF Juan Castro Monday, April 13. He will mostly play second base and occasionally receive a start at shortstop and third base, according to manager Joe Torre. Dodgers | Pierre to play occasionally in outfield Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Juan Pierre will occasionally receive a start in the outfield, according to manager Joe Torre. Dodgers | Furcal to receive day off this week Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SS Rafael Furcal will receive a day off either Thursday, April 9, or Sunday, April 12, according to manager Joe Torre. 3B Blake DeWitt will start at shortstop when Furcal receives the day of rest. Dodgers | Kuroda does well in season opener The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda held the San Diego Padres to four hits in 5 2/3 innings Monday, April 6. Manager Joe Torre said he felt Kuroda could handle the pressure as the team's opening-day starter due to his two big wins in the postseason last year. After giving up one run in the first inning, he only allowed one base runner over the next four. He was finally chased out of the game in the sixth inning after he allowed two singles. Dodgers | Could be long shots for Sheffield The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre admitted there was a bit of interest in free-agent OF Gary Sheffield (Tigers), but the team would likely decline on obtaining him because offense isn't a pressing issue. Dodgers | McDonald likely has fifth spot, but Torre won't confirm Updating a previous item, The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre all but named SP James McDonald as the team's fifth starting pitcher but said, "We're going to hold off on that, not for any other reason than just let's get through spring training first and then go from there." The fifth starter is scheduled to pitch Friday, April 10, against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix. Dodgers | Vargas to begin season on DL Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Claudio Vargas (elbow) will begin the regular season on the disabled list, according to manager Joe Torre. Dodgers | Schmidt likely to begin on DL Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jason Schmidt (shoulder) is likely to begin the 2009 season on the disabled list, according to manager Joe Torre. Dodgers | Torre not impressed with Ohman's audition The Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre wasn't impressed with RP Will Ohman's audition. "You can see he hasn't been pitched in games," Torre said. Dodgers | Manny to hit third this year Dylan Hernandez, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Manny Ramirez will bat third in the lineup this season, according to manager Joe Torre. SS Rafael Furcal and 2B Orlando Hudson will hit first and second respectively. OF Andre Ethier and C Russell Martin are the candidates to hit fourth. Dodgers | Billingsley scratched from Sunday start Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley (groin) has been scratched from his start Sunday, March 29, according to manager Joe Torre. Billingsley made 15 throws off flat ground Thursday, March 26. Dodgers | Young to miss more time The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Delwyn Young (elbow) is expected to miss more time despite the fact that his MRI showed no structural damage, according to manager Joe Torre. Dodgers | Stults unlikely to be a fit in bullpen Ramona Shelburne, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Eric Stults is unlikely to be considered for a relief role if he does not win the team's No. 5 starting spot, according to manager Joe Torre. Dodgers | Manny to play outfield Wednesday Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Manny Ramirez (hamstring) will play left field in the team's spring game Wednesday, March 25, according to manager Joe Torre. Ramirez has been participating in running drills before games and has not experienced any issues. Rangers | Reassign seven to minors The Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers optioned 2B German Duran, OF Julio Borbon and OF Greg Golson to Triple-A Oklahoma City Thursday, March 19. P John Bannister was optioned to Double-A Frisco. 1B Justin Smoak, P Elizardo Ramirez and P Joe Torres were all reassigned to the minor leagues. Rangers | Torres to be examined Anthony Andro and Jeff Wilson, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Texas Rangers RP Joe Torres (back) is experiencing more problems with his lower back and will be sent to see a doctor. Dodgers | Kuroda to start Opening Day Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda will start the team's Opening Day game, according to manager Joe Torre. He will be followed by SPs Randy Wolf, Chad Billingsley and Clayton Kershaw. Dodgers | McDonald not guaranteed a spot Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP James McDonald is not a lock to make the team's squad out of Spring Training, according to manager Joe Torre. McDonald gave up four runs in 1 2/3 innings Tuesday, March 17, and has a spring ERA of 7.71. Dodgers | Schmidt could begin season on DL The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre hinted that SP Jason Schmidt (shoulder) could begin the 2009 season on the disabled list so that he can make a few rehab starts to build his arm strength. Dodgers | Manny worked on flexibility Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Manny Ramirez (hamstring) said he recently took an optional yoga class in hopes of improving his flexibility for the 2009 season. Trainers believe the tightness in Ramirez's hamstring is in the tendon that attaches the thick muscle in the back of the thigh to the lower leg below the knee, according to manager Joe Torre. Ramirez will not play in the team's game Monday, March 16. Dodgers | Schmidt is Torre's preference for No. 5 spot Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jason Schmidt (shoulder) is manager Joe Torre's preference to win the No. 5 starting spot this year. Dodgers | Manny likely to DH Thursday Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre is leaning toward using OF Manny Ramirez as the designated hitter in his debut Thursday, March 12. Torre said Ramirez will likely receive just three at-bats as the designated hitter or two if he plays in left field. Dodgers | Manny to debut Thursday Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Manny Ramirez will make his spring debut Thursday, March 12, against Team Korea. Manager Joe Torre is unsure if Ramirez will play left field or serve as the designated hitter. Dodgers | Abreu unlikely to make team Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Tony Abreu (groin) is unlikely to make the team as a utility infielder, according to manager Joe Torre. Dodgers | Hudson could hit second Dylan Hernandez, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Orlando Hudson is a candidate to hit second in the lineup this year behind SS Rafael Furcal, according to manager Joe Torre. Torre is also leaning toward batting OF Manny Ramirez fourth, with either OF Andre Ethier or 1B James Loney hitting in the third spot. Rangers | Torres scratched The Dallas Morning News' Anthony Andro reports Texas Rangers RP Joe Torres (back) was scratched Wednesday, March 4, due to lower back stiffness. Dodgers | De Jesus has broken tibia Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers IF Ivan De Jesus (tibia) has a broken left tibia and could miss the entire 2009 season, according to manager Joe Torre. He suffered the injury during a collision at home plate Monday, March 2. The team will decide if he will undergo surgery Tuesday, March 3. Dodgers | Furcal, Hudson to play together in Spring Training Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SS Rafael Furcal and 2B Orlando Hudson will play together during the team's next two Spring Training games, according to manager Joe Torre. Dodgers | Kuo might pitch Friday Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Hong-Chih Kuo (elbow) was slightly stiff Tuesday, Feb. 24, after throwing a bullpen session Monday, Feb. 23. Manager Joe Torre said Kuo could pitch in a game as early as Friday, Feb. 27. Dodgers | Torre sticking with Pierre as starting left fielder Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre said that while there is still a chance 3B Casey Blake could be moved to left field, with 2B Blake DeWitt taking over at third base, he considers OF Juan Pierre to be the starter in left field, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times. Dodgers | DeWitt's role on team undetermined With the Los Angeles Dodgers' signing of 2B Orlando Hudson, the role of IF Blake DeWitt on the team is undetermined, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times. Third base coach Larry Bowa will work with DeWitt on playing third base and shortstop, a position he hasn't played since high school. Manager Joe Torre said that IF Tony Abreu is probably a better fit for a utility infielder role than DeWitt, so he may end up being optioned to the minors where he could play every day. Dodgers | Furcal to sit one day a week Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SS Rafael Furcal will receive one day off per week in 2009, according to manager Joe Torre. Dodgers | To be careful with Kuo Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers will be cautious with RP Hong-Chih Kuo (elbow) during Spring Training, according to manager Joe Torre. Dodgers | Torre could cut Martin's playing time Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre is thinking about cutting C Russell Martin's games to around 140 this season. The addition of C Brad Ausmus will allow Torre to rest Martin more often. Dodgers | Torre expects Ramirez to re-sign Dylan Hernandez, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre expects the team to re-sign OF Manny Ramirez. "He admitted to me he was comfortable being here," Torre said. "You'd like to believe there's a lot of romance involved here, but it comes down to what he feels is best for him." Dodgers | Colletti still speaking with Boras Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said he has continued to speak with Scott Boras, the agent for free-agent OF Manny Ramirez (Dodgers). Colletti indicated that progress has been made, but not enough to complete a deal. Manager Joe Torre has also spoken with Ramirez recently. Colletti indicated that the team is prepared to wait out Ramirez indefinitely. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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