Hal Steinbrenner Must Sell The Yankees If He Doesn’t Care About Winning
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…I’m going to speak very bluntly here…Hal Steinbrenner is a passionless dolt who does not seem like he even enjoys being the Yankees owner. And for that reason…he should seriously consider selling the team.
BRONX, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 21: Yankees principal owner Hal Steinbrenner speaks during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
The Yankees are in the toilet. They’re in last place in the A.L. East and have totally underperformed. They made no significant trades at the deadline and just look awful. Why general manager Brian Cashman didn’t go out and get some offense is a mystery that both baffles and pisses off Yankee fans. It’s embarrassing.
BRONX, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Hal Steinbrenner continues to bury his head in the sand and pretend that everything is just peachy. Well, guess what, Hal? Thins are NOT OK in Yankee Land.
The franchise is in a Groundhog Day-esque rut year in and year out; where they have decent seasons with a couple of stars and a bunch of nobodies…and then fail in the playoffs. And this year they more than likely won’t even make it to postseason baseball. This is NOT how George Steinbrenner handled things. This hideous season would have been completely unacceptable to George…and we would have seen heads rolling.
1989: New York Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner speaks at a press conference. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport
But not with Hal. The son is sadly not like the father in this case. I question Hal Steinbrenner’s heart…his commitment to the fans…his love of the Yankee traditions…and his willingness to win at all costs. In Hal…we have weak leadership from a guy who just doesn’t get it. GET SUPERSTARS…SPEND THE MONEY…AND MAKE THE YANKEES BETTER, HAL. Time is running out! And now on to the Scoreboard!
BRONX, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 21: Yankees principal owner Hal Steinbrenner speaks during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Let’s start with baseball. Where they were shut out by the Braves last night…5 to nothing. Atlanta starter Bryce Elder and the Brave bullpen only allowed ONE hit to the Yankees (D.J. LeMahieu). The Yankees now drop to 60 and 60…and with a game against the Braves tonight…the Yankees could leave Atlanta under .500 if they lose this evening. Oh, and they’re in last place. Awful. Fire Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone now.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 14: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees blows a bubble during action against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 14, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Zarrilli/Getty Images)
The Mets lost to the Pirates…7 to 4. The Mets dropped to 54 and 66 for the year. Let’s be honest…the Mets are done, too….and Buck Showalter is probably getting fired.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 01: Manager Buck Showalter #11 of the New York Mets walks to the dugout after delivering the starting lineup prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 01, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
The Phillies fell to the Blue Jays…2 to 1…though the Phils are still 65 and 55 for the season.
TORONTO, ON – AUGUST 15: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts to striking out against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on August 15, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
Football. After a long layoff…the Jets have activated running back Breece Hall after ten months off following an ACL injury. And this comes after it was announced that the Jets added Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook. So their running back room should be loaded.
FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – Breece Hall #20 of the New York Jets run drills during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Basketball. ESPN announced Monday that Doris Burke and Doc Rivers will join Mike Breen on ESPN and ABC’s top NBA broadcast crew. Burke has called the Finals on ESPN Radio since 2020 and has been an analyst on ESPN’s NBA games since 2017. Burke and Rivers replace Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson, who was laid off this year as part of job cuts by the network. Breen, Van Gundy, and Jackson called 15 Finals together.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 07: ESPN reporter and analyst Doris Burke broadcasts during a game between the LA Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 7, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Soccer. England defeated Australia this morning, 3 to 1, and will now face the winner of Sweden vs. Spain in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final on Sunday, August 20th, 2023.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 16: Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold of Australia concedes a third goal scored by Alessia Russo of England during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Carl Recine – Pool/Getty Images)
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Aaron Rodgers #8 White Legacy Vapor Fuse Jersey
These are the jerseys the team will be wearing on the field for the home opener on Monday night September 11th against Buffalo. An all-New York State matchup on 9/11, coupled with Arod’s debut against the cream of the crop in the AFC East. If there ever was a must have, this is it!
Mens and Womens Jets Onesie PJs
Come on now. These are friggin’ adorable! Remember confidence! Perfect for the late October, early November games and windy Met Life Stadium. Besides, you can rock them on Christmas morning and no one will bat an eye!
New York Jets Cornhole Set
Imagine you’re Aaron Rodgers, soft-tossing the pigskin to Brees Hall as he scampers into the endzone from 5 yards out for the touchdown! It takes just the right touch. Just like in Cornhole. You’ll be the envy of the parking lot with this baby’s herringbone design, and Jets monogrammed bags.
Jets Tailgate BBQ Set
Ya gotta eat right? With this grilling set, you will be set! Quality meets style here. So flip a burger, grab a dog, and even add a little seasoning to you meat, with matching salt and pepper shakers included!
Jets Personalized Credit Card USB Drive & Bottle Opener
Much like the team this upcoming season, this is the next level. It can fit in your wallet or money clip like a regular credit card but has a built-in USB driver with 32 gigs of storage. Perfect for many, many shots of Jets TDs stored from your phone in an instant! If that wasn’t all, it’s a bottle opener.
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A tailgate’s not a tailgate without one of these babies. Don’t be the jerk bringing the real pigskin to toss right through someone’s windshield. This upgrade from a NERF is made by Franklin, and it’s easily handled. So you can pretend your Aaron Rodgers, at least til you need to go grab another cold one.
Jets Customizable Cooler Backpack
Speaking of cold ones, you gotta get this for game day! Like to move around the stadium lot meeting and greeting all of you Jets brothers and sisters? Well, this is the perfect companion. Take your beverages with you, and it’s customizable, so you can put your name or even your dog’s name on it! Hey Rover, how bout another IPA?
Women's Stadium Friendly Jets Clear Purse
An absolute must have for any lady attending the game. How many of us fellas have had to walk wifey’s big ol bag back a mile to the car because it didn’t meet stadium policy? This is regulation and it’s also useful for when the game goes south, you can protest by putting a bag over your head, while still enjoying the action.
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