July 12, 2011: After 40 straight hours of hearings, Proctor finishes investigation.
July 20, 2011: To investigate burgeoning steroids scandal, Torre brings in MLB assistant Scott Proctor.
July 28, 2011: Marathon investigation concludes with death of Scott Proctor, believed self-inflicted. Torre hires new special assistant Tanyon Sturtze.
Aug. 4, 2011: After becoming catatonic during 123rd hour of interviews, Tanyon Sturtze undergoes "Tommy John surgery for the brain."
Aug. 5, 2011: Torre announces hiring of MLB special investigator Paul Quantrill.
Sept. 1, 2011: New York Times publishes expose of racism in baseball. Torre announces hiring of new MLB press secretary Gary Sheffield.
Oct. 28, 2011: ALCS ends with Yanks losing to Indians, amid hugel bug infestiation. During game, Torre demands both teams leave playing field. He is overruled by Bud Selig, and two weeks later -- following funeral services for Paul Quantrill -- announces his retirement.
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I was laughing and almost crying as I read this. Joe was great in the clubhouse, but not in the dugout. And old Mel wasn't much help.
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