Andruw Jones is following Joe Torre to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Gold Glove center fielder and the Dodgers reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday night on a $36.2 million, two-year contract that gives him the fifth-highest average salary in the major leagues.

Joe Torre was an immediate success with the New York Yankees, managing them to four World Series titles in his first five years on the job. The Los Angeles Dodgers can only hope for similar results.

By RONALD BLUM NEW YORK - Joe Girardi is back in pinstripes, taking over as New York Yankees manager from his mentor. Girardi was hired Tuesday, agreeing to a three-year contract to replace Joe Torre in New York's dugout.

Joe Girardi is back in pinstripes, taking over as New York Yankees manager from his mentor. Girardi was hired Tuesday, agreeing to a three-year contract to replace Joe Torre in New York's dugout.

Joe Girardi has agreed to a three-year contract to manage the New York Yankees.