Torre Hired as Dodgers Manager

Joe Torre was recently named the new manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.  He signed a three-year, $13 million dollar contract.  He succeeds Grady Little who resigned after two seasons with a one year remaining on his contract.

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LOS ANGELES -- Joe Torre was hired Thursday to manage the Los Angeles Dodgers, taking the job two weeks after walking away from the New York Yankees.

The winningest manager in postseason history, Torre moved from one storied franchise to another and got a three-year, $13 million contract. The Dodgers finished fourth in the NL West this season and have only one playoff victory since winning the 1988 World Series under Tom Lasorda.

"I'm so happy for him. I think his record speaks for itself," Lasorda said. "I think what he accomplished with the Yankees, he should have been able to control his destiny. We're happy that he's here -- very happy."

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