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Torre named GM for Team USA Hall of Famer Joe Torre has been chosen as the general manager for Team USA in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.

Jim Leyland was previously picked to manage Team USA in next year’s tournament.

Torre, 75, was a nine-time All-Star and NL MVP, then managed the New York Yankees to four World Series championships.

Torre managed Team USA in the 2013 WBC.

Torre, a former player and manager for the Cardinals, will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame on Aug.

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