The Yankee Years is a book written by Tom Verducci and Joe Torre.
[2] The book chronicles Torre's years as manager of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees from 1996 to 2007.
[2] It goes into great detail on Torre's relationship with the players, general manager Brian Cashman, team owner George Steinbrenner, and the Yankees organization as a whole.
Also discussed are major developments in the way baseball management throughout the years changed from a batting average focused market to the in-depth statistical-based approach centered on base-percentage, as well as covering issues such as the "Steroids Era".
Torre has received criticism for revealing certain things that went on in the clubhouse after he emphasized loyalty between Yankee personnel.