End of an era; George Steinbrenner to relinquish control of the Yankees - Talksox

jacksonianmarch · 10-14-2007, 03:17 PM

http://www.nypost.com/seven/10142007...remake__or.htm

Wow. You knew it was coming, but it still doesnt sink in right away. But George will make it official this week in their annual "season in review" meetings. He will hand over control of the yankees to his sons. Their roles have not been identified to this point, but they will be soon. George will still be there in a "chairman" position, but that is more of a figurehead than anything else. Thanks for the memories George.

a700hitter · 10-14-2007, 03:21 PM

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http://www.nypost.com/seven/10142007...remake__or.htm

Wow. You knew it was coming, but it still doesnt sink in right away. But George will make it official this week in their annual "season in review" meetings. He will hand over control of the yankees to his sons. Their roles have not been identified to this point, but they will be soon. George will still be there in a "chairman" position, but that is more of a figurehead than anything else. Thanks for the memories George.

Leave it to the Boss stealing headlines. I am surprised that he did n't wait until the World Series to make this announcement. He probably didn't want to wait until the WS, because he wasn't sure that the Red Sox would make it and he wanted to steal some of their thunder.

SchillingIsTheNatural · 10-14-2007, 03:53 PM

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Leave it to the Boss stealing headlines. I am surprised that he did n't wait until the World Series to make this announcement. He probably didn't want to wait until the WS, because he wasn't sure that the Red Sox would make it and he wanted to steal some of their thunder.

Kinda what I was thinking. George really is a class act. The most selfish owner in baseball history finally getting the hell out. Treated few people with respect, threatened more than praised, and never learned to keep his mouth shut.....Joe Torre out-lasts George Steinbrenner and will probably keep his job because of all the other influences surrounding the situation.
Your time has come and gone George....goodbye

jacksonianmarch · 10-14-2007, 03:57 PM

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Leave it to the Boss stealing headlines. I am surprised that he did n't wait until the World Series to make this announcement. He probably didn't want to wait until the WS, because he wasn't sure that the Red Sox would make it and he wanted to steal some of their thunder.

there is a good chance that the torch has already been passed and this is simply the formality. I dont even know if George knows who he is anymore.

a700hitter · 10-14-2007, 04:18 PM

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there is a good chance that the torch has already been passed and this is simply the formality. I dont even know if George knows who he is anymore.

He still knows how to steal a headline. Witness the threat to Torre's job in the ALDS.

26 to 6 · 10-14-2007, 05:07 PM

Jesus Christ 700, give it a rest would you.

a700hitter · 10-14-2007, 05:19 PM

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Jesus Christ 700, give it a rest would you.

Give what a rest? I had a cousin that was a chaffeur for the Boss. My cousin was a tough NYC cop that was stationed in the Bronx. He went to work for the Boss after he retired from the NYPD. I am well familiar with the Boss and his antics from an insiders perspective. The Boss could give a shit if he gets any sympathy. The Boss was, and I am sure still is, a tough prick, with a bad temper and a mean streak. Of course, he did have his charitable side. No one is all bad.

Gom · 10-14-2007, 05:42 PM

He's the greatest owner in the history of New York sports. I give him a lot of credit for turning the Yankees around, and I doubt that there's an owner who wants to win more than this guy.

a700hitter · 10-14-2007, 06:10 PM

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He's the greatest owner in the history of New York sports. I give him a lot of credit for turning the Yankees around, and I doubt that there's an owner who wants to win more than this guy.

Didn't MLB ban him for life?

Coco's Disciples · 10-14-2007, 06:13 PM

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He's the greatest owner in the history of New York sports.

Isiah Thomas!

**yeszir** · 10-14-2007, 06:16 PM

Good riddance

a700hitter · 10-14-2007, 06:32 PM

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He's the greatest owner in the history of New York sports. I give him a lot of credit for turning the Yankees around, and I doubt that there's an owner who wants to win more than this guy.

Under his stewardship the Yankees experienced their longest World Championship draught 1979-1996.

bosoxnation07 · 10-15-2007, 09:49 AM

ESPN said they are both going to run the team and have a say in all matters but for the most part Hank will handle baseball operations and Hal is concentration on the new stadium.

Bye Bye Georgy, this is better then when Marge whats her name( she owned the Reds at one time) left MLB hahaha, I didn't like the old bastard but it will be kind of weird not having him around.

YAZMAN · 10-15-2007, 11:26 AM

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ESPN said they are both going to run the team and have a say in all matters but for the most part Hank will handle baseball operations and Hal is concentration on the new stadium.

Bye Bye Georgy, this is better then when Marge whats her name( she owned the Reds at one time) left MLB hahaha, I didn't like the old bastard but it will be kind of weird not having him around.

Schott, and don't forget her poodle Schottzie.

bosoxnation07 · 10-15-2007, 11:37 AM

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Schott, and don't forget her poodle Schottzie.

Ya that is the one