Steinbrenner son irked by Torre 'insult' remark

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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Departing New York Yankees manager Joe Torre's claim that the club's contract offer to him was an insult prompted an angry response from Hank Steinbrenner on Sunday.

"Where was Joe's career in '95 when my dad hired him? My dad was crucified for hiring him," Steinbrenner told the New York Post.

"Let's not forget what my dad did in giving him that opportunity - and the great team he was handed," added Steinbrenner, who with his brother Hal has lately begun taking more responsibility for the fabled franchise.

Torre guided the Yankees to four World Series titles and never missed taking them to the playoffs in his 12-year tenure as manager. But he walked away from the club after receiving a one-year offer worth five million dollars...