Mariano Hasn't Responded to 3/$39M

SI.com is reporting that closer Mariano Rivera has not responded to a 3-year $39M contract the New York Yankees have offered him. Seems like a very generous deal for Mariano, who is 38-years old and didn't have a Rivera-like 2007.

Seems like the Yankees are just trying to keep some names around, as they will struggle to find an identity without Alex Rodriguez and Joe Torre. I would think Mariano would be quite foolish to turn down this contract unless he can get the exact same amount on another team, which is highly doubtful.

Dodgers Decline Wolf's Option

The Los Angeles Dodgers declined left-hander Randy Wolf's $9M option for 2008, but still have some interest in re-signing the veteran to a quite smaller contract. Randy had a 9-6, 4.74 ERA season before having shoulder troubles in July.

Los Angeles also closed all the fiasco about their managerial position, naming Joe Torre their new manager. Still, don't put too much hope in the A-Rod to LAD rumors. The same goes for closer Mariano Rivera and catcher Jorge Posada, both who I can guarantee will remain in New York.

BREAKING NEWS: Dodgers To Hire Torre

The Journal News is reporting that the Los Angeles Dodgers are going to hire Ex-Yankee manager Joe Toree, and believe that Don Mattingly will follow Torre to be the bench coach. Quite a turn around for Grady Little, as less than a month ago the team said he would be back next season.

Can't wait to see if Alex Rodriguez or Mariano Rivera will go to Los Angeles because of this astounding news.

Torre Out As Yank's Manager

The Joe Torre era has ended for the New York Yankees, as the skipper turned down a 1-year deal worth $5M with $3M worth of incentives. The deal was $2.5M less than Joe made last season, most likely the reason he left. Should be quite a big turn for the Yankees, as Mariano Rivera has said that he will pend his decision on a return for the simple fact if Torre was managing. Therefore, this means that the Yankees will most likely be without their star skipper and closer. On the flip side, it looks like Joe Girardi will get the job he's been waiting for in New York.