Supposedly, Steinbrenner is going to fire him and hire Lou Piniella. Joe Torre has been an excellent manager, IMHO, but many fans feel it's time for a change. Also, ARod and Piniella supposedly have an excellent relationship. People are saying that ARod needs him to play well in NY. However, firing Torre, who is the only manager Jeter has ever known, would supposedly upset him, and would be interpreted as catering to ARod over Derek Jeter. There's also talk of trading ARod, but who would have him? Who could afford him????