Yankee players making pitch for Joe Torre

While Joe Torre's future remains in limbo, sources say some players are questioning why the manager is taking all of the heat while others in the front office are being given a free pass.

"How can all the fingers be pointed at Joe?" said Ron Villone, the only player willing to comment when asked about the situation. "Joe got us out of so many situations and he made us believe in ourselves, not the people above Joe or the people who work with Joe. "There was no excuse or reason for us to lose, but we lost," Villone added. "We got outplayed; we weren't outmanaged. We were beaten. That's the way it goes. If we're looking for a fall guy, you can't go to Joe." Continue