Comments on: Control of the Yankees up for grabs http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/ A New York Yankees blog by Sam Borden, Chad Jennings and the staff of The Journal News Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:24:13 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Pete http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/comment-page-2/#comment-17039 Pete Wed, 04 Apr 2007 21:02:39 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/#comment-17039 Circular lineup! Immediately brings to mind visions of the Bug Bunny cartoon in which the opposing team just has like 40 guys trotting around the basepaths non-stop, each taking his turn to swat a pitch out of the park when he gets to the plate: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4852062279243692928 Circular lineup! Immediately brings to mind visions of the Bug Bunny cartoon in which the opposing team just has like 40 guys trotting around the basepaths non-stop, each taking his turn to swat a pitch out of the park when he gets to the plate:

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]]> By: Gate80 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/comment-page-2/#comment-15476 Gate80 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:45:20 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/#comment-15476 The picture of Jennifer in the Post said it all. She looks like a man with a wig. Swindell probably couldn't stand it any longer. The picture of Jennifer in the Post said it all. She looks like a man with a wig. Swindell probably couldn’t stand it any longer.

]]> By: LathamJoe http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/comment-page-1/#comment-15187 LathamJoe Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:58:36 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/#comment-15187 This is definitely not a good omen for the Yankee management team! Swindal is the most knowledgeable baseball person in the Steinbrenner family and has been the "calming influence" on George's impetuous thoughts on occasion. He is chiefly responsible for the Cashman's increasing power within the Front Office. We may critcize General George for being a "rah-rah" guy, but his dedication to make the Yankees the best team in sports in unquestioned. He brought the NY Franchise back from the scrap heap with his free agent spending and shrewd deals ,when we had the worst farm system in baseball (thanks Gabe Paul, Al Rosen). And for those who criticize the fact that NY "has only won 6 Championships" under George - THAT'S TWICE AS MANY AS ANY MLB FRANCHISE since Steinbrenner took over in 1973! And please remember, that prior to 1965, there was no Free Agent Draft and the best ballplayers typically went to the Teams with the most MLB scouts and the most money, so owners had a free reign in signing talent. Love him or hate him, Mr. Steinbrenner will be recognized as one of the Greatest MLB owners in history. Enjoy what little time he has left! This is definitely not a good omen for the Yankee management team! Swindal is the most knowledgeable baseball person in the Steinbrenner family and has been the “calming influence” on George’s impetuous thoughts on occasion. He is chiefly responsible for the Cashman’s increasing power within the Front Office.

We may critcize General George for being a “rah-rah” guy, but his dedication to make the Yankees the best team in sports in unquestioned. He brought the NY Franchise back from the scrap heap with his free agent spending and shrewd deals ,when we had the worst farm system in baseball (thanks Gabe Paul, Al Rosen).

And for those who criticize the fact that NY “has only won 6 Championships” under George – THAT’S TWICE AS MANY AS ANY MLB FRANCHISE since Steinbrenner took over in 1973!
And please remember, that prior to 1965, there was no Free Agent Draft and the best ballplayers typically went to the Teams with the most MLB scouts and the most money, so owners had a free reign in signing talent.
Love him or hate him, Mr. Steinbrenner will be recognized as one of the Greatest MLB owners in history. Enjoy what little time he has left!

]]> By: Annie Savoy http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/comment-page-1/#comment-15186 Annie Savoy Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:51:26 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/#comment-15186 OK folks, the two words are "Estate Planning" and you can be sure that George Steinbrenner has everything in order. He has a wife, two daughters and two sons then the grandchildren and the in-laws. What ever happens to the Yankees when George is gone will be whatever he has chosen. Mr. Swindal knows that and so does the rest of the family. OK folks, the two words are “Estate Planning” and you can be sure that George Steinbrenner has everything in order. He has a wife, two daughters and two sons then the grandchildren and the in-laws. What ever happens to the Yankees when George is gone will be whatever he has chosen.
Mr. Swindal knows that and so does the rest of the family.

]]> By: Juke Early http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/comment-page-1/#comment-15174 Juke Early Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:46:49 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/#comment-15174 Who wanted a guy whose name sounds like ' swindle ' anyhow? I bet the Beanheads had the T shirts all ready too. Hmmm hope they lose plenty of $. Meanwhile, somebody with a baseball brain needs to jump in retroactively. If Jennifer is up for it, I want her, but I'd take Cuban in a heartbeat. OR Maybe Rudy Giuliani can front a group. . .. BTW you guys need to be pursuing Haley Swindal, George's granddaughter. Who wanted a guy whose name sounds like ‘ swindle ‘ anyhow? I bet the Beanheads had the T shirts all ready too. Hmmm hope they lose plenty of $.

Meanwhile, somebody with a baseball brain needs to jump in retroactively. If Jennifer is up for it, I want her, but I’d take Cuban in a heartbeat. OR Maybe Rudy Giuliani can front a group. . ..

BTW you guys need to be pursuing Haley Swindal, George’s granddaughter.

]]> By: Rich http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/comment-page-1/#comment-15109 Rich Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:35:24 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/#comment-15109 I don't think Haley is Jeter's type. I don’t think Haley is Jeter’s type.

]]> By: Bob http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/comment-page-1/#comment-15101 Bob Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:21:39 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/#comment-15101 Isn't that girl who was on Kids on Deck his and Jennifer's daughter? Isn’t that girl who was on Kids on Deck his and Jennifer’s daughter?

]]> By: Steinbrenner’s heir up in the air » OTB Sports http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/comment-page-1/#comment-15090 Steinbrenner’s heir up in the air » OTB Sports Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:47:27 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/#comment-15090 [...] From Pete Abraham - The question of who takes control of the Yankees when George Steinbrenner steps down or passes away has been reopened. [...] [...] From Pete Abraham – The question of who takes control of the Yankees when George Steinbrenner steps down or passes away has been reopened. [...]

]]> By: murphydog http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/comment-page-1/#comment-15079 murphydog Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:31:32 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/#comment-15079 Actually, Reggie has been very vocal about buying a team... he tried to put together a deal to buy the Angels I think. Actually, Reggie has been very vocal about buying a team… he tried to put together a deal to buy the Angels I think.

]]> By: Mommy http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/comment-page-1/#comment-15067 Mommy Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:17:03 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/03/28/control-of-the-yankees-up-for-grabs/#comment-15067 Jeter has made it clear he wants to own a team. Now's the time to start hitting up a sugar mama named Jennifer! Jeter has made it clear he wants to own a team. Now’s the time to start hitting up a sugar mama named Jennifer!

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