Given the capriciousness of The Boss there's really no reason to think the Daily News had it wrong. They may well have been right that Steinbrenner wanted Torre gone immediately after the game; it may also be true that time will save Torre's job. I submit that Madden's track record is a lot better than the Post's.

Maybe so Tim, but nonetheless, as far as the media is concerned, NY Daily News = pwn3d.

The NY Post has to be loving this, and will probably make it a point to stick it to the Daily News, considering they got burnt so badly on the whole "Gephardt is Kerry's running mate!" story that blew up in their faces.

Francesa got confirmation from the stadium that Torre will be back (1:08PM). The event cannot be broadcast on radio or tv, so Mike is relaying updates. Torre spoke to George yesterday but didn't receive an invite back. The work of son in law Steve Swindal is said to have weighed
greatly in Joe's favor. Madden's earlier report about Joe
being gone might've panned out if it were the Steinbrenner of old. Key was George leaving town without having fired Joe. The story that George knocked Sheffield
was news to me--the media had focused on Sheffield's remarks which came after George's.

It is official, Big Stein is dead.

With or without JT, the Yanks won't win again until they decide to move A-Rod to SS where he belongs, and make pretty-boy ugly-glove Jeter move to 2nd.

Say it with me: "...past a diving Jeter..."

Pathetic!

Given Madden's closeness with the Boss and the organization, his story might have also been a trial balloon. It's done in politics, so why not in sports? The News really doesn't come out of this any worse for the wear, anyhow. Nobody remembers yesterday's paper.