Joe Torre is confused by his candidacy for the Hall of Fame. Is he eligible as a player or manager? "Is this just for me as a player?" Torre asked last week. His eligibility takes into account both his playing and managing career. "Oh, well now you're giving me a little hope," he said. "Hopefully, the call will come one of these days," Torre added. "I've always conditioned it in my mind that if someone taps me on my shoulder, I'll be excited about it. I really try not to think about it a whole lot. It's certainly a special tribute. It's not something to take lightly."