Big Stein speaks
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Jul 16, 2008 
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Via PR guru Howard Rubenstein, here is a statement being attributed to George Steinbrenner:
“Anyone who needed proof that Yankee Stadium is the grandest stage in baseball got it last night.
“The 2008 All-Star Game was one of the greatest experiences in my life and in franchise history. Thanks to the fans who jammed our Stadium and cheered into the wee hours. Thanks to the players who played their hearts out for their Leagues. Congratulations to Major League Baseball and Bud Selig for an extraordinary event.
“I was impressed and humbled by the record number of Hall of Famers who lined the field. Their presence underscored the heritage that Yankee Stadium represents.
“I particularly appreciated the many people who wished me well.
“The whole evening makes me anticipate the next chapter in the Yankees saga even more. I look forward to opening the new Stadium next year, knowing that the 2008 All-Star Game will forever be a tremendous part of the old one’s legacy.â€
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Did anybody else notice that Steinbrenner was wearing credentials around his neck when he was riding around the field on that golf cart?
Was there really a chance that somebody was going to stop him at the gate? I realize security is tight and in some cases overzealous. But George Steinbrenner needed credentials to attend the All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium?
Meanwhile, interesting that Hal Steinbrenner was in the cart along with Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal and son-in-law Felix Lopez. But no sign of Hank. He was back home returning calls from reporters about whether he is going to see the new Batman movie.
What can I say? I love the man
The Boss deserved his victory lap – oddly Tim McCarver’s mike seemed to go dead for about 5 minutes as the stadium paid hommage to the greatest living owner in team sports.
Classy and well said. George Stein… Oops here comes Fox 5 w/ a pop up window ad…. er has been a great Boss to this organization, here’s to continuing his vision.
The big guy didn’t look so good last night. Good to see him though.
Very classy.
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Brandon – since you have that asterisk – you know in your heart it should be 14 GiDP for Jete. How sick am I that I thought about this last night during the game?
It is not an official appearance – throw out that stat!!!
It was great to see him.
The sound person in charge last night should be out of job. They did an awful job translating in the broadcast what it was like to be there in person.
Last night was the top baseball moment of my life (this includes some world series games and Game 7 2003) it was amazing to see all the history and hall of famers. And to see Mr. Steinbrenner out on the field was amazing.
I had actually seen Steinbrenner enter the Stadium and I am sad to say he did not look like he was in good health. But when he was on the field he looked a lot better and more alert and knew what was going on. I hope that he is able to see the new Stadium that he is building for us fans. It was great to show him how much we appreciate all he has done for us Yankee fans./
Take this!
yea fox talked over the whole entire thing. they didnt let you listen to the crowd. plus the ads… I hate that hick network
it’s cool TK
How would anyone react to a Jeff Francoeur ?
Fox has done a lot worse.
Thanks Fox for cutting to a gd commercial when Mariano entered with “Enter Sandman” blaring. And McCarver is a drunken tool who can’t bring himself to say anything good about Yankees since he was fired when YES was established.
“How would anyone react to a Jeff Francoeur ?”
Another low OBP guy who strikes out a lot? Bring him on down, he’ll fit right in.
“How would anyone react to a Jeff Francoeur ?”
It depends so very, very much on what I have to give up. He’s a big risk. Intriguing pop, but he struggles to get on base a lot. Can I get him for Christian Garcia and Jeff Marquez?
I watched Mo on the replay today that was as bad as it gets cutting away from him entering the game. The crowd noise was crazy and that broadcast did a horrid job. How often do you hear a loud crowd in a meaningless game? This was surreal and they dropped the ball.
There should have been a video tribute to Steinbrenner. The powers that be really dropped the ball, in my opinion.
Perhaps there will be another opportunity when the stadium closes in September or October.
Are the Braves going to be sellers? Seems like they have teetered on the edge of that with the talks to trade Tex.
Whozat he has a Ryan Howard effect to him
he stinks when no one is on but put somebody at 2B or 3B and
(Career w/ RISP in 525 AB)
.305/.357/.490 …21 HR, 229 RBI, 53 XBH
So? Is Hank going to see The Dark Knight or what?
The Braves will expect a boatload for Tex because that’s what they gave up. Once he’s gone the trade very well could go down as one of the all-time worst in Andrus and Feliz continue to develop. Harrison has already proven to be major-league ready and Salty is a decent catcher. Highway robbery!
Man listening to his WFAN stream cuts Micheal Young would so fit on this team. At LF, RF or 2B or SS(oops).
The type of players I would look into
1. Micheal Young
2. Brian Giles
3. Casey Blake
4. Josh Willingham
5. Jason Werth
6. Ryan Freel
7. David Dejesus
8. Jeff Francoeur
9. Raul Ibanez
10.Mark DeRosa
Fox has a really bad habit of cutting into games from commercials as the pitcher releases his first pitch of the inning. I remember the Aaron Boone home run in 2003. Fox came jarringly close to missing that. I don’t know if I’m looking at the past with rose-colored glasses but I’m all about the Phil Rizzuto/Bill White days at WPIX and on national TV, the Vin Scully/Joe Garagiola days on NBC.
But I believe that Joe Buck thought that Big Stein deserves a spot on the Hall of Fame. Not many franchises, let alone individual owners, bring Six World Championships to their team. Sure George made some pretty dumb decisions during his Yankees reign- spying on Dave Winfield and bringing in Ken Phelps/Ed Whitson/Carl Pavano but the game is more popular and profitable than it was in 1972.
“The type of players I would look into”
What “type” of players are those? Several of them won’t be available in any kind of realistic situation, and a bunch of the rest suck.
What “type†of players are those? Several of them won’t be available in any kind of realistic situation, and a bunch of the rest suck.
They see pitches and lure pitchers into mistakes. Some have good OBP % others battle you for that basehit another words, tough outs.
I agree with big stein. That was the best game I have ever been to. From what I could see in the stands, he didnt look too good. Does anyone know what his current state of mind is at? It looked as if he was just out there, in some sort of dementia state. I hope I am wrong. It was great to see him there along with the countless number of other hall of famers.
This is exactly the type of Weekend-at-Bernie’s type statement that does not fool anybody. Please let the Boss live in peace without putting words into his mouth.
Cashman should look into trading for Ryan Ludwick of the Cardinals.He’s a OFer who isn’t afraid of walls, in his early 30s, an all-star this year, and hits for power. the only downside is, strikes out a bit too much. 73 ks out of 298 abs in 87 games. I also read somewhere that the Cardinals are planning to trade him too since they are looking for a pitcher, 2b, and SS.
Last night was amazing, but I want more for George. I want the Hall of Fame, a special day devoted to him at the Stadium, and new street named after him around the new digs…everything. Nothing is too over the top for the Boss. It’s because of his over-the-top passion that we have had this glorious Yankee team.
george being there was great, he deserved to see the stadium and the fans on that special day, ill never forget the opening ceremony either, all around great day
“But no sign of Hank. He was back home returning calls from reporters about whether he is going to see the new Batman movie.”
Pete – has Hank gotten back to you yet? Did he like the new Batman?
Ohhhhh – don’t keep us wating!!!