Just when we Yankee fans had gotten use to a little subdued activity from the owner, he, George turns the team over to his sons. After a six month honeymoon, Hank Steinbrenner has emerged as the new "Voice of the Yankees".
While promoting the team, he has also taken up where dear old George left off shooting off his mouth. Unlike his father the most controversial things so far as been to support the team and say that suspension for the Spring Trainings brawl are uncalled for and he will appeal.
Hank it appears is a chip off the old block, and while George rides off into the sunset, son Hank is going full blast into the spotlight.
For fans like me and many of my friends it is a sign of good things to come. George is the ultimate owner, a fan with money to spend to give his team the best. I have been a bit apprehensive of the future of my beloved Yankees with the hands of leadership changing this past year. However out of all the things that have come out of Spring Training, one thing is certain, the new commitment and support of the team by the owner is still there; as echoed in the statements made this spring by Hank Steinbrenner.
With 13 days till Opening Day, something else to look forward to, a committed energetic owner.
(Hank Steinbrenner photo from the NY Daily News)
1 comments:
The difference between Geo and Hank will be obvious after the season starts. I don't think you will see the typical Geo-type personal attacks on the manager, GM and players.
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