Torre Seeks Extension

Winning four World Series titles in five seasons as the New York Yankees’ manager hasn’t been enough to get Joe Torre a contract extension.

Torre, in the final year of his contract with the Yankees, discussed his future with owner George Steinbrenner on Saturday for the first time since spring training.

“We’re in agreement that we’ll get something worked out,” Torre said before the Yankees played Toronto. “We talked in general terms more than specifics. I wanted to sit across from him to see how he feels. We both want the same thing. I was comfortable and convinced that we both got that out of the meeting.”

Steinbrenner was in town for Friday’s game against the Blue Jays and left after meeting with Torre on Saturday morning. Steinbrenner was unavailable for comment.

The 61-year-old Torre expects his next contract to be his last as a manager and would like it to be in New York.

As part of their season-long, 100-year anniversary celebration, the Cleveland Indians honored their Top 100 players during pregame ceremonies at Jacobs Field. Pitchers Orel Hershiser and Herb Score as well as outfielder Rocky Colavito got big ovations. . . . Bret Saberhagen, 37, pitched six innings in his first triple-A rehabilitation start for Boston after three outings in the lower minors. . . . Indian outfielder Ellis Burks, whose right thumb was broken by a pitch against the Houston Astros, was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Dave Hollins was purchased from triple-A Buffalo and was in uniform for Saturday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. . . . Atlanta Brave left-hander Odalis Perez left Saturday night’s game in the fifth inning after being struck on his pitching hand by a hard ground ball. He is expected to miss two starts. . . . The Yankees recalled right-hander Brandon Knight from triple-A Columbus and sent down right-hander Brett Jodie. . . . The New York Mets recalled right-hander Jerrod Riggan and sent right-hander Donne Wall to triple-A Norfolk.