screw the son-in-law !!
LOL !Let the Fat Lady sing....... congrats to the Yankee players they deserved it as for the little punk owner of the team.......... I still wish he'd fall down an open elevator shaft !
What a pitching performance !!!!!!!!
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screw the son-in-law !!
LOL !Let the Fat Lady sing....... congrats to the Yankee players they deserved it as for the little punk owner of the team.......... I still wish he'd fall down an open elevator shaft !
repman
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Whats wrong with the owner ???
That he is able and willing to open his checkbook to get the caliber of player needed to give them the best chance of winning a championship for the city and fans .
Dont blame him he is playing by the rules
If Baseball had a salary cap we would not be discussing this They Don't
I for one am glad the ownership puts up the money they do to get a winning team
As all baseball fans know it is not how much you spend you still have to have good team chemistry and work as a team to win its just part of the picture.
let the flames begin, you wont be original
As a long time Yankee Fan I hear it all the time, but my team just won the World Series
That he is able and willing to open his checkbook to get the caliber of player needed to give them the best chance of winning a championship for the city and fans .
Dont blame him he is playing by the rules
If Baseball had a salary cap we would not be discussing this They Don't
I for one am glad the ownership puts up the money they do to get a winning team
As all baseball fans know it is not how much you spend you still have to have good team chemistry and work as a team to win its just part of the picture.
let the flames begin, you wont be original
As a long time Yankee Fan I hear it all the time, but my team just won the World Series
repman
Well-known member
When you look at the Yankees under Mr. Steinbrenner's stewardship, the success is staggering. In his tenure with the "Bronx Bombers", his teams have won 6 world championships, 10 American League pennants, and 13 (8-straight) Eastern Divisional titles. As a Yankee fan since 1967, all I can say to Mr. Steinbrenner is, "thank you". Things have certainly changed since the late 60's and early 70's in Yankee Land and the "Boss" is the main reason for that change.
For fans who were not around in 1973, the Yankee franchise was quite different than it is today. In 1972 and 1973, the Yankees finished in fourth place in the Eastern Division. The franchise was in decay and attendance was down -- way down. In 1972, the New York Yankees only drew 966,328 fans into Yankee Stadium. People had no interest in this once storied franchise, and the teams in those years were as lackluster as the fan's interest. The owner of the Yankees at that time was CBS and they couldn't wait to dump the Yankees on someone. Luckily for us fans, the man CBS "dumped" the Yankees on was Mr. Steinbrenner.
When Steinbrenner took over the Yankees, he had a plan to turn the team around. With some bold moves and using the new free agency rule to his advantage, Mr. Steinbrenner returned the Yankees to glory in only three years, as the 1976 Yankees won the American League Pennant for the first time in 12 years. Attendance soared in 1976 to 2,012,434. It marked the first time the Yankees hit 2-million in attendance since 1950. 1976 started the Yankees back on their winning ways as they captured the World Championship in 1977 and 1978. The Yankees were back on top and many critics did not like this. Soon, Mr. Steinbrenner was ripped in the press for being a "hands on" owner.
The First Payoff Of The Steinbrenner Era. Chris Chambliss Wins The 1976 Pennant For The Yanks
Well, the tag of "hands on" owner was just fine with me. You see, once Mr. Steinbrenner started running the show, the Yankees suddenly mattered again. It all started on New Year's Eve, 1974. That day, the Yankees announced the signing of "Catfish" Hunter. That move showed the baseball world that the new Yankee owner was going to be a force. It was an accurate indicator of things to come. Over the years, this owner has given us, Reggie Jackson, Rich Gossage, Dave Winfield, Tommy John, Wade Boggs, David Cone, Mike Mussina, Jason Giambi, Hideki Matsui, Randy Johnson, Gary Sheffield, and Alex Rodriguez. Because he invests his money back into his team, he allowed the team to keep stars like Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, and Mariano Rivera. As a full-season ticket holder and Yankee fanatic, I can't ask for anything more than that.
The Owner Has Always Given Us The Stars
The "hands on" owner is doing a fine job making the turnstiles spin at Yankee Stadium too. In 2005, the New York Yankees drew a staggering 4, 090,692 fans to Yankee Stadium.. It marked the first time the Yankees hit the 4-million mark in attendance and it was the 7th straight time the team has drawn over 3-million fans to the "House-That-Ruth-Built. Mr. Steinbrenner has made the Yankees and going to Yankee Stadium an event. It's a far cry from 1973 when Mr. Steinbrenner actually had to pay to put the Yankees on WMCA radio.
Has he made some mistakes? You bet. But tell me of one owner in any business who hasn't made mistakes? This man has been on the "hot-seat" for 33 years and has performed magnificently. He took control of the Yankees in 1973 when he purchased the team for $8.7-million. The team's current value in nearing $1-billion. To his critics out there, I guess the man knows what he's doing.
Yes, I've also heard the stories about how hard Mr. Steinbrenner is to work for. But did you ever wonder who is telling these stories? During the 1997 playoffs at Yankee Stadium, I sat near a woman who worked in the Yankee office. All this person was doing for the first few innings of the game was complain about her job to her friend. She said that Steinbrenner was "tough to work for". She was mad because Steinbrenner had screamed at an employee because he didn't have a tie and dress pants on. From what I heard, the men who work in the ticket office have to wear dress paints and ties. When you take the job, you are told these are the rules. This particular person seemed to keep tabs on the boss and figured Steinbrenner was out of town so it was "safe" to break the rules and wear jeans and a sweat shirt. Steinbrenner wasn't out of town, and when he went to Yankee Stadium that day, he found this ticket person sloppily dressed. "Oh, imagine that", this woman said. "He was supposed to be out of town, was he checking up on us?" When I heard that story, I almost turned to her to tell her what I thought. I decided not to because some people can't be reasoned with. Here was this woman who thought the owner had no right to check things out. Instead of being outraged at Mr. Steinbrenner, she should have been outraged at her sneaky co-worker who, instead of doing his job, was preoccupied on "where the boss was".
There is more to this man than just baseball. Over the years, the Yankee owner has donated millions to various charities throughout the world. He has devoted time to the U.S. Olympic Committee, been selected as "Outstanding New Yorker", and was voted the "Most Powerful Man in Sports" by the Sporting News in 2002. Anytime disaster strikes, this man steps up and helps out.
To me, the most enduring quality Mr. Steinnbernner has, is his constant passion for winning. At various times over the years, we have seen him get upset with losses and lack of good play. He doesn't hide his emotions, and as a paying customer, I'm thrilled that the owner I'm paying my money to and investing my time in, wants his team to win as bad as I do. I can't believe it's been 33 years since he took over. What a ride it has been, and I hope it continues for years to come with Mr. Steinbrenner leading the charge.
For fans who were not around in 1973, the Yankee franchise was quite different than it is today. In 1972 and 1973, the Yankees finished in fourth place in the Eastern Division. The franchise was in decay and attendance was down -- way down. In 1972, the New York Yankees only drew 966,328 fans into Yankee Stadium. People had no interest in this once storied franchise, and the teams in those years were as lackluster as the fan's interest. The owner of the Yankees at that time was CBS and they couldn't wait to dump the Yankees on someone. Luckily for us fans, the man CBS "dumped" the Yankees on was Mr. Steinbrenner.
When Steinbrenner took over the Yankees, he had a plan to turn the team around. With some bold moves and using the new free agency rule to his advantage, Mr. Steinbrenner returned the Yankees to glory in only three years, as the 1976 Yankees won the American League Pennant for the first time in 12 years. Attendance soared in 1976 to 2,012,434. It marked the first time the Yankees hit 2-million in attendance since 1950. 1976 started the Yankees back on their winning ways as they captured the World Championship in 1977 and 1978. The Yankees were back on top and many critics did not like this. Soon, Mr. Steinbrenner was ripped in the press for being a "hands on" owner.
The First Payoff Of The Steinbrenner Era. Chris Chambliss Wins The 1976 Pennant For The Yanks
Well, the tag of "hands on" owner was just fine with me. You see, once Mr. Steinbrenner started running the show, the Yankees suddenly mattered again. It all started on New Year's Eve, 1974. That day, the Yankees announced the signing of "Catfish" Hunter. That move showed the baseball world that the new Yankee owner was going to be a force. It was an accurate indicator of things to come. Over the years, this owner has given us, Reggie Jackson, Rich Gossage, Dave Winfield, Tommy John, Wade Boggs, David Cone, Mike Mussina, Jason Giambi, Hideki Matsui, Randy Johnson, Gary Sheffield, and Alex Rodriguez. Because he invests his money back into his team, he allowed the team to keep stars like Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, and Mariano Rivera. As a full-season ticket holder and Yankee fanatic, I can't ask for anything more than that.
The Owner Has Always Given Us The Stars
The "hands on" owner is doing a fine job making the turnstiles spin at Yankee Stadium too. In 2005, the New York Yankees drew a staggering 4, 090,692 fans to Yankee Stadium.. It marked the first time the Yankees hit the 4-million mark in attendance and it was the 7th straight time the team has drawn over 3-million fans to the "House-That-Ruth-Built. Mr. Steinbrenner has made the Yankees and going to Yankee Stadium an event. It's a far cry from 1973 when Mr. Steinbrenner actually had to pay to put the Yankees on WMCA radio.
Has he made some mistakes? You bet. But tell me of one owner in any business who hasn't made mistakes? This man has been on the "hot-seat" for 33 years and has performed magnificently. He took control of the Yankees in 1973 when he purchased the team for $8.7-million. The team's current value in nearing $1-billion. To his critics out there, I guess the man knows what he's doing.
Yes, I've also heard the stories about how hard Mr. Steinbrenner is to work for. But did you ever wonder who is telling these stories? During the 1997 playoffs at Yankee Stadium, I sat near a woman who worked in the Yankee office. All this person was doing for the first few innings of the game was complain about her job to her friend. She said that Steinbrenner was "tough to work for". She was mad because Steinbrenner had screamed at an employee because he didn't have a tie and dress pants on. From what I heard, the men who work in the ticket office have to wear dress paints and ties. When you take the job, you are told these are the rules. This particular person seemed to keep tabs on the boss and figured Steinbrenner was out of town so it was "safe" to break the rules and wear jeans and a sweat shirt. Steinbrenner wasn't out of town, and when he went to Yankee Stadium that day, he found this ticket person sloppily dressed. "Oh, imagine that", this woman said. "He was supposed to be out of town, was he checking up on us?" When I heard that story, I almost turned to her to tell her what I thought. I decided not to because some people can't be reasoned with. Here was this woman who thought the owner had no right to check things out. Instead of being outraged at Mr. Steinbrenner, she should have been outraged at her sneaky co-worker who, instead of doing his job, was preoccupied on "where the boss was".
There is more to this man than just baseball. Over the years, the Yankee owner has donated millions to various charities throughout the world. He has devoted time to the U.S. Olympic Committee, been selected as "Outstanding New Yorker", and was voted the "Most Powerful Man in Sports" by the Sporting News in 2002. Anytime disaster strikes, this man steps up and helps out.
To me, the most enduring quality Mr. Steinnbernner has, is his constant passion for winning. At various times over the years, we have seen him get upset with losses and lack of good play. He doesn't hide his emotions, and as a paying customer, I'm thrilled that the owner I'm paying my money to and investing my time in, wants his team to win as bad as I do. I can't believe it's been 33 years since he took over. What a ride it has been, and I hope it continues for years to come with Mr. Steinbrenner leading the charge.
TomDac
former MLO owner/operator
Now we can all focus on football! YAY!
GO PACK GO!
GO PACK GO!
repman
Well-known member
Tom my wife is from Manitowoc !!!!!
All her family still lives there her uncles house is right across the street from Lambeau field
Being married to her for 28 years I have to say GO PACK GO if I want to make it to 29
Having been raised in Buffalo I am a Bills Fan ( ouch)
All her family still lives there her uncles house is right across the street from Lambeau field
Being married to her for 28 years I have to say GO PACK GO if I want to make it to 29
Having been raised in Buffalo I am a Bills Fan ( ouch)
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Larry, The 'Ole man .....yes he deserves his 'kudos, but his kid....I don't know...I guess he's like any other little rich spoiled brat...I don't like 'em ! Regardless for what I know and don't know regarding the handling of the Joe Torre situation, IMO, Mr Torre deserved 'classier' treatment.
As for the 'REAL' Yankee fans, you bet, they should be proud, but as with any oraganazation that wins and in so doing gathers all the 'front runners' (phony Dallas Cowboy fans being the worst) along with it that's when I (and ALOT of other folks too) love it when then falter.
For years the Phillies had the reputation of not spending any $$ and that drove me nuts as well.
Larry , I'm a Bills fan, therfore I've rooted for the underdog my entire life.....I'm too old to change now !
Again, I'v enjoyed our 'banter' back and forth on this, hell you and I might be the only real baseball nuts on this forum !
Pitchers and catchers report in 3 1/2 months......... Phillies all the way in 2010 ! ...:rocker:
asindc
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Not quite, Dave. Hardcore and loyal White Sox fan here!
repman
Well-known member
OMG ....another Country heard from....there all coming out of the closet now !! LOL !
What's with you Atlanta guys (Larry I know your Western NY boy through and through) ....don't like to route for them Tomahawk weilding wacko's and there wife beatin' manager !!
Oh, and Anthony, yes I remember our disussion about the "Sox", I still love how that gets friends of mine from Chgo all up in arms when you start talkin' Sox vs. Cubbies
..........I think I'll start a football thread now that baseball is over with....... Larry you and I have nothing to look forward to this year....again !
repman
Well-known member
Dave you are right about that, with DICK!!! at the helm there will be no good news in Western NY. this year
I was born in Binghamton, NY and raised in NJ so I am dyed in the wool fan. Please allow my some opportunity to gloat over Jimmy Rollins prediction. As a life long Cleveland Browns fan I have nothing else to live for until spring training next year.
repman
Well-known member
how did you become a Cleveland Browns fan being born in Binghamton and NJ
I had two uncles that played for the Browns back in the 70's & 80's.
