Be afraid, be very afraid

by Travis G on Sep 12, 2008 3:21 AM EDT

This should provide comfort to Yankee fans.

"I’m going to be reviewing the entire organization," Hank Steinbrenner told the AP in Tampa today. "We’re going to do everything we can to win next year. We’re not going to wait. Do everything we can that makes sense. We’re going to fix what we have to fix. We’re going to have to look at what has been done wrong over the last five years, which I’ve had one year to try and figure out. Clearly, a lot of mistakes were made."

In what could be a move that drives Brian Cashman out the door, Steinbrenner is looking at setting up an advisory group to help run the team.

"If Brian stays on as GM, that doesn’t mean he won’t be the No. 1 guy," Steinbrenner said. "But the fact is, the more opinions the better. I think that’s probably the best way. It worked in the 90’s, and it can work again."

So, a guy who spent most of the last 20 years around horses and has attended three games in person all year is going to review the entire operation then put together an advisory group. That makes perfect sense.

Oh dear lord. I thought Hank might be a bit different than his dad, but alas it seems I was wrong. He's going to do the same things George did, only under the guise of an 'advisory group'.

- It was Durham that pulled out the walk-off win this time, edging Scranton 3-2 with a run in the bottom of the 9th. The Yankees still lead the series, 2-1. Phil Hughes goes for the clincher tomorrow night against Wade Davis, both very highly touted prospects. Should be a good game - it will be available to watch for free at MiLB.com.

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That's real comforting

As long as Hal is the guy making these decisions, I’m okay with it.

But Hank doesn’t have a clue what the hell he’s doing and that scares me more than anything.

by anaconda on Sep 12, 2008 3:31 AM EDT reply actions

i'm hoping

that Hank (as usual) is all talk. i have more confidence in Hal.

by Travis G on Sep 13, 2008 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions

Be Afraid

Back in the day when George would say he was going to talk it over with his “baseball people” you knew he would have the last word on any decision,sometimes with disastrous results(Omar Moreno,Dave Collins,Andy Hawkins,Ed Whitson etc..). At least in Hank’s case you have to believe that Hal has as much influence in the decision making process as his brother has. If not, then I will be AFRAID,VERY AFRAID!!!!!

by celerino73 on Sep 12, 2008 5:28 AM EDT reply actions

And, hey

if the ‘advisory group’ is actually made up of baseball people with real experience and connections to the GM, if Cash can do the glad-handing necessary to keep Hank satisfied, then it might be a good thing (or at least a neutral thing).

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Sep 12, 2008 6:48 AM EDT up reply actions

I actually agree that a few heads are always better than one.

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

by Cbeck3 on Sep 12, 2008 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions

Different Approach ...

We haven’t done anything in quite some time. It’s time to rock the boat alittle.
I’d bring Cashman back, but maybe it’s time he does go.

I for one am pulling up a seat on the blanket and waiting for the fireworks to begin!

"Baseball is the background music of my life." -George Will

by Ronster22 on Sep 12, 2008 9:55 AM EDT reply actions

Well at least

the excitement/nervousness of the offseason will take my memory off the horrendous year that it was.

by daneptizl on Sep 12, 2008 9:58 AM EDT reply actions

A Few Heads Could Be Better Than One....

but it depends on the heads, and what’s rattling around inside of them.

"We praise or blame as one or the other affords more opportunity for exhibiting our power of judgment." Friedrich Nietzsche, "Human,All Too Human" (1878)

by wgarrett on Sep 12, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions