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Legendary Yankees manager Joe Torre gives advice to Aaron Boone ahead of the World Series
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Legendary Yankees manager Joe Torre gives advice to Aaron Boone ahead of the World Series

Joe Torre may have managed both the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, but it’s clear where his greatest interests lie.

The 84-year-old won four World Series championships with the Yankees during their dynasty – after not returning to the Yanks after the 2007 season – his seventh straight non-title – he headed to Chavez Ravine.

However, he only offers advice to one manager: Bronx Bombers skipper Aaron Boone.

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Joe Torre and Aaron Boone

Joe Torre, left, poses for a photo with Aaron Boone during the New York Yankees Old Timers’ Day prior to the game against the Colorado Rockies at Yankee Stadium on August 24, 2024 in New York City. (New York Yankees/Getty Images)

Of course, Torre was Boone’s manager when the current Yankees manager hit the walk-off home run to send the Yanks to the 2003 World Series, so why would he give advice to LA Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, whose stolen base in Game 4 the year after he sparked the Boston Red Sox’ 3-0 comeback?

All kidding aside, Torre’s resume speaks for itself, and he gives Boone some tips ahead of his first World Series as a manager.

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“I remind managers who they are and how they can use their experience in the game,” Torre told the New York Post. “I know we have to deal with all the analysis and information – especially this time of year – but I tell them not to give up on their instincts. That’s what got them here. You never want to not use that.”

Aaron Boone watches

Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees looks on before a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on August 12, 2024 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. (Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Yankee fans blindly criticize Boone every chance they get, but Torre says the criticism isn’t exactly warranted.

“He’s third generation in the majors, with his father (Bob) and grandfather (Ray). “There’s nothing Aaron hasn’t seen. But there’s a difference in the World Series and the playoffs: you go from a marathon to a sprint.

“He knows how to do that.”

Another piece of advice: don’t let the moment get to you.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone walks back to the dugout after a pitching change during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on April 14, 2024 in Cleveland.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone walks back to the dugout after a pitching change during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on April 14, 2024 in Cleveland. (Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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“You have to control the game and not let everything that happens overwhelm you,” Torre said. “If you let that happen, it becomes stressful.”

The World Series starts Friday evening at 8:08 PM on FOX.

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