Listen "Hal's "Crapshoot" Defense: Owner Dodges Blame for Yankee Swoons!"
Episode Synopsis
BT & Sal dissect an interview with Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, whose comments on competitive balance and finances ignite a fiery debate. Hal suggests he would consider a salary cap only if accompanied by a floor to improve balance, a concept the hosts scrutinize. The biggest eruption, however, comes when Hal pushes back on the assumption that the Yankees are profitable, citing a $100 million annual expense to New York City and high spending on development—a statement the hosts call a "lie" or a severe "understatement" for an $8 billion franchise.
The discussion also hits Hal's acceptance of the team's perennial "summer swoons," which he blames on players "pushing" and not a "lack of effort," leading the guys to demand more "irrational behavior" and aggressive spending to compensate for the front office's continued lack of success.
The discussion also hits Hal's acceptance of the team's perennial "summer swoons," which he blames on players "pushing" and not a "lack of effort," leading the guys to demand more "irrational behavior" and aggressive spending to compensate for the front office's continued lack of success.
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