Well folks:
Which ever side you might fall on -- if there are sides -- the day after Joe Torre's career in pinstripes came to an end, the now former Yankee manager remained a class act.
For those who have followed Torre's career in the Bronx that statement comes as no surprise.
Should Torre have been offered a less-than palatable contract by his standards?
Should he have accepted what the Yankees called a reasonable contract by their standards?
It's not for me to say.
But watching his news conference today, Torre was his usual classy self. He took few snipes at his former employers other to say he was insulted by the contract.
He chose not to burn his bridges, instead spending a majority of the time thanking the Yankees for his 12 highly successful seasons in the Bronx.
In other words, he kept his composure -- as usual.
Who knows what will happen with the next manager. He could lead them to a World Series. He could lead them to their first season without a playoff berth after 13 straight years of making it to the party.
But say this, Joe Torre's class will certainly be missed by Yankee fans.
Until next time, take care and God bless.