FoxSports is reporting on some comments Grandpa George has made to a reporter for the Bergen Record.  In effect he said Joe's job is on the line if the Yankees don't win.  

The only thing I take from this is that George is now certifiably senile.  Joe's been the highest paid manager for some time now ($6MM this year). He is like 67 years old and brought us 4 rings.  Does anyone think George's comments will motivate Joe?  More importantly, is there anything that Joe can do, down 0-2, from the bench to get this team past the Indians?  Is it a thinly veiled threat to our players to do better?  I doubt ARod is going up in the first inning thinking, Gee, I've got to hit one for Joe.  

I've bashed Joe as much or more than anyone (see my Game 1 diary), and I personally think this is Joe's last tour however the season ends.  But at this point in the season, George's comments are totall uncalled for.  

The core players have a lot of loyalty for Joe.  If we lose and George says or does some more stupid things, it could back fire on the contract renewals with Mo, Jorge, and Andy's decision on next year.  And to make matters worse, he apparently implied we will bring ARod back, before the negotiations begin in earnest.  

Maybe I'll wear my tattered T Shirt this afternoon that reads...Love the Yankees, Hate George.