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“As a member of a competitive team, you want to make sure you have yourself ready to play. You don't control anything but what you do.”

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Joe Torre is an American professional baseball manager, born on July 18, 1940. He served as the manager of the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball, achieving great success and leading the team to multiple World Series championships during his tenure. more

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