Those are the last bad words I will say about one of the most controversial owners in MLB history.
Today the MLB owners agreed unanimously to allow the control of the New York Yankees to be taken over by George Steinbrenner's son Hal. What does this all mean? Time will tell. I am hopeful that Hal will look to build his franchise from within, and not spend a fortune on a yearly basis to win.
My biggest gripe with George was that his ability to spend would someday ruin the game of baseball. Baseball isn't about who can afford the best talent, it is about putting nine players on the field that can play as a team (please see the Tampa Rays). With too many egos running wild in the clubhouse, it is tough to play a 162 game season with any kind of consistency.
I know that George's health has been declining these past few years, and I hope he is alive the next time the Yankees win a championship, but I do hope they win it the correct way.
Here's a nugget for Yankee's fans. During George's tenure as owner which began in 1973, the Spankees won 6 of their 25 world championships. Not bad, not bad at all.
Take care George and thanks for the memories.
Ahhhh, the beauty of change.
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