Torre’s fate hangs in air

TAMPA, Fla. – Joe Torre’s future with the New York Yankees remained unclear Tuesday after team officials gathered at the home of owner George Steinbrenner to debate whether the manager should return for a 13th season.

“The meetings are adjourned for tonight,” spokesman Howard Rubenstein said shortly after the session ended about 4 p.m. EDT. “There have been no decisions made, nor will there be any comment today. The meetings will resume tomorrow.”

Steinbrenner told The Record of Hackensack, N.J., on Oct. 6 that he didn’t think he’d bring back the manager if the Yankees failed to advance to the A.L. championship series. Cleveland then eliminated New York in four games, sending New York to its third straight first-round exit.

The owner’s sons, Hank and Hal, were seen at the owner’s house, along with son-in-law Felix Lopez. Yankees president Randy Levine and other club officials are also in town.