Sports is a replacement for war. It also provides an emotion release and escape along with various other good stuff. Such explains the passions of various fans, including disappointed NY baseball folks. Some who think Joe Torre should go. This is deemed "greedy" and such by some, including the top two voices on WFAN aka the top local sports radio station.
The possible replacements and long service suggests that it might be best to keep him, though honestly, I thought they needed a change last year, and a miracle rise from the dead mid-season does not really change things for me. The assumption appears to be that some think they should win the World Series annually. How about, especially after the 2004 debacle, stopping this (three times now) first round bye bye? Does the manager not play some role here? Or, does it only work during the good times?
Apparently, the top payroll team that fans are encouraged to think is special should be given a break. They want to have it both ways. Joe's service is excellent. But, are we supposed to be that impressed that they beat out Boston (Pedro, a few hitters and fairly average talent) and Toronto (consistently average) year to year? The Braves managed a similar feat with much less payroll. I guess the early World Series success (centered on the same inner core of people ... perhaps a "great" manager can do so with new people) is supposed to carry him until today.
Maybe so. But, it is not "greedy" to expect a second round showing in three years or even a World Series win in seven years from this bunch. The owner is honored for wanting to win and spending money to do so. Now, such higher expectations is deemed in bad taste or something. Foul!