"It's surprising," Yankees manager Joe Torre said. "If his team was in the playoffs, I could understand it a little bit more. It's just surprising he pulled them so soon."Ohh I dunno Joe...
Given that Showalter BUILT the team that you inherited, maybe this was his only opportunity to give your boss the big FU.
:-)
It might be Bucky's last chance to stick a thumb in the eye of his old employer. I'm wondering if he'll be back considering the Ranger's dismal season.