Don Zimmer: 1931 - 2014

"What is the job of a bench coach? Very simple - I sit next to Joe Torre on the bench. When he plays hit-and-run that works, I say 'Nice goin' skipper' and if it doesn't work, I go down to the other end of the bench, get a drink, and get out of his way."

RIP

Alex Rodriguez

On this date in 2003, Alex Rodriguez of the Rangers at 27 years 249 days of age becomes the youngest player to hit 300 home runs.

"He was concerned about putting (individual) numbers up and that really wasn't what we (Yankees) were all about. We were all about winning games." - Joe Torre

Joe Torre

On this date in 1971, Joe Torre is named the NL MVP after hitting .363 with 24 home runs and 137 rbis.

"Winning the MVP was one of the worst things to happen to me. I was trying to live up to what I had done the previous year. I expected too much of myself. I believe that nobody puts pressure on you but yourself and that is what I did."

Bob Gibson

On this date in 1968, Bob Gibson wins the NL Cy Young Award after going 22-9 with a 1.12 ERA.

"Bob wasn't just unfriendly when he pitched. I'd say it was more like hateful." - Joe Torre

Andy Pettitte anounces retirement

"He has a bellyful of guts." - Joe Torre

Jim Abbot

On this date in 1993, Jim Abbot of the Yankees throws a no-hitter beating the Indians 4-0.

"No one wants to be blamed for doing anything to jinx a no-hitter. I had to go to the bathroom for the last four innings, but I was afraid to go." - Yankees manager, Joe Torre

Joe Torre's daughter caught this baby that fell from a fire escape?

44 years old?!

She's dopin'.

David Wells

Born on this date, David Wells.

"The difference between Kevin Brown and David Wells is that both made your life miserable but David Wells meant to." - Joe Torre

Johan Santana

Born on today's date, Johan Santana.

"Probably your best chance to hit him is if you're Hank Aaron up there." - Joe Torre

Don Zimmer

Born on today's date, Don Zimmer.

"What is the job of a bench coach? Very simple - I sit next to Joe Torre on the bench. When he plays hit-and-run that works, I say 'Nice goin' skipper' and if it doesn't work, I go down to the other end of the bench, get a drink, and get out of his way."

Joe Torre

On this date in 1971, Joe Torre is named the NL MVP after hitting .363 with 24 home runs and 137 rbis.

"Winning the MVP was one of the worst things to happen to me. I was trying to live up to what I had done the previous year. I expected to much of myself. I believe that nobody put pressure on you but yourself and that is what I did."

.289/11/81 in 1972

Jim Abbott

On this date in 1993, Jim Abbott throws a no-hitter in a 4-0 Yankees win over the Indians.

"No one wants to be blamed for doing anything to jinx a no-hitter. I had to go to the bathroom for the last four innings, but I was afraid to go." - Yankees manager, Joe Torre

Bob Gibson

On this date in 1971, Bob Gibson throws a no-hitter as the Cardinals beat the Pirates 11-0.

"Bob wasn't just unfriendly when he pitched. I'd say it was more like hateful." - Joe Torre

Joe Torre

Born on today's date, Joe Torre.

"I call it Watergate. I cover up everything I can." - on his hairstyle

David Wells

Born on today's date, David Wells.

"The difference between Kevin Brown and David Wells is that both made your life miserable, but David Wells meant to." - Joe Torre

David Wells

On this date in 1996, David Wells signs a 3-year $13.5 million contract with the Yankees.

"I don't like him at all. As a manager, I think he's terrible." - on Joe Torre

Joe Torre

On this date in 1971, Joe Torre who hit .363 with 24 home runs and 137 rbis is named the NL MVP.

"Winning the MVP was one of the worst things to happen to me. I was trying to live up to what I had done the previous year. I expected too much of myself. I believe that nobody puts pressure on you but yourself and that is what I did."

.289/11/81 in 1972

Joe Torre

Born on today's date, Joe Torre.

"I call it Watergate. I cover up everything I can." - on his hairstyle

David Wells

Born on today's date, David Wells.

"I didn't like him (Joe Torre) at all. As a manager, I think he was terrible."

Andy Pettitte retires

"He has a bellyful of guts." - Joe Torre