LOS ANGELES (AP) -Don’t expect an apology, Joe Torre is standing by everything he says in his new book.
The former Yankees manager told CNN’s Larry King on Friday night he’s shocked by the uproar “The Yankee Years” has caused. Torre added the book is merely an honest account of his 12 years with the club.
The book takes some nasty swings at several former players. Some of the most scathing involve Alex Rodriguez, who Torre accused of changing the clubhouse culture and of being more concerned about records than winning.
According to the book, co-authored by Tom Verducci, some of A-Rod’s teammates referred to him as “A-Fraud.” Torre said the two haven’t spoken since Torre turned down the Yankees’ one-year contract offer after the 2007 season.
The book is due out Tuesday.
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