Cleveland blows out the BoSox with a seven-run 11th inning, 13-6... :sweat:
Now it's off to Cleveland.
Now it's off to Cleveland.
Baseball (MLB, WBC, College, etc.)
Started by bmwracer · 27 Sep 2004 · 5,578 replies
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I'll believe it when I see it. :rolleyes:
Report: Steinbrenner giving up control of Yankees
October 14, 2007
NEW YORK (Ticker) - The George Steinbrenner era is apparently all but over.
According to a report in the New York Post, the "Boss" has handed over control of the New York Yankees to his sons Hank and Hal Steinbrenner as he faces up to declining health.
George Steinbrenner, 77, was seldom seen at Yankee Stadium this season, attending only three games as his health kept him away.
The Post reported that the final details of the new arrangement are yet to be determined - something that will happen in meetings scheduled for Tampa, Florida next week - but Hank and Hal Steinbrenner are to take over the day-to-day running of the team.
"George has taken on a role like the chairman of a major corporation," team president Randy Levine told the Post. "He's been saying for years he's wanted to get his sons involved in the family business. Both of them have stepped up and are taking on the day-to-day duties of what's required to run the Yankees."
"There's always been a succession - and that's myself and my brother," Hank Steinbrenner added.
George Steinbrenner bought the Yankees in 1973 for $8.7 million. His hands-on approach to running the team, while often controversial, was undoubtedly successful, and he has brought 10 division pennants and six World Series titles to the Bronx while building the franchise into an empire valued at $1.2 billion.
The brothers will take on control not only of the Yankees but also the YES Network and the construction of the new Yankee Stadium.
"I'll pay more attention to the baseball part," Hank Steinbrenner said. "The stadium, that's more Hal. But basically everything will be decided jointly."
Hal Steinbrenner was named chairman of the board of Yankee Global Enterprises last month, and a new title is expected for Hank Steinbrenner soon.
However, the top item on the agenda for the new-look Yankees leadership is the future of manager Joe Torre. That will be discussed this week.
"We'll be bringing everyone together ... to discuss those things. For the first couple of meetings, it will just be me, Hal, my dad and the usual cast," Hank Steinbrenner said.
George hasn't completely relinquished control - at least, not yet.
"What's nice is the Boss is there," Levine said. "He's an office door away."
Report: Steinbrenner giving up control of Yankees
October 14, 2007
NEW YORK (Ticker) - The George Steinbrenner era is apparently all but over.
According to a report in the New York Post, the "Boss" has handed over control of the New York Yankees to his sons Hank and Hal Steinbrenner as he faces up to declining health.
George Steinbrenner, 77, was seldom seen at Yankee Stadium this season, attending only three games as his health kept him away.
The Post reported that the final details of the new arrangement are yet to be determined - something that will happen in meetings scheduled for Tampa, Florida next week - but Hank and Hal Steinbrenner are to take over the day-to-day running of the team.
"George has taken on a role like the chairman of a major corporation," team president Randy Levine told the Post. "He's been saying for years he's wanted to get his sons involved in the family business. Both of them have stepped up and are taking on the day-to-day duties of what's required to run the Yankees."
"There's always been a succession - and that's myself and my brother," Hank Steinbrenner added.
George Steinbrenner bought the Yankees in 1973 for $8.7 million. His hands-on approach to running the team, while often controversial, was undoubtedly successful, and he has brought 10 division pennants and six World Series titles to the Bronx while building the franchise into an empire valued at $1.2 billion.
The brothers will take on control not only of the Yankees but also the YES Network and the construction of the new Yankee Stadium.
"I'll pay more attention to the baseball part," Hank Steinbrenner said. "The stadium, that's more Hal. But basically everything will be decided jointly."
Hal Steinbrenner was named chairman of the board of Yankee Global Enterprises last month, and a new title is expected for Hank Steinbrenner soon.
However, the top item on the agenda for the new-look Yankees leadership is the future of manager Joe Torre. That will be discussed this week.
"We'll be bringing everyone together ... to discuss those things. For the first couple of meetings, it will just be me, Hal, my dad and the usual cast," Hank Steinbrenner said.
George hasn't completely relinquished control - at least, not yet.
"What's nice is the Boss is there," Levine said. "He's an office door away."
Sounds more like a puppet regime. I'm sure George will still be in control.[/list:u] Re: the Miracle Mets and '88 Dodgers: those 2 teams relied heavily on pitching, the Mets, Seaver, Koosman, Ryan, McGraw, the Dodgers, Hershiser. The Rockies seem to be doing it with defense and timely hitting. Every time they NEED to get a hit, they're getting it.
gaijinmark wrote:Re: the Miracle Mets and '88 Dodgers: those 2 teams relied heavily on pitching, the Mets, Seaver, Koosman, Ryan, McGraw, the Dodgers, Hershiser. The Rockies seem to be doing it with defense and timely hitting. Every time they NEED to get a hit, they're getting it.
Whatever it takes. :)
Yow, the Rockies win again, 4-1, and lead the NLCS, 3-0.
That's 20 of the last 21 games... What a run... Just incredible. :bonk: :bonk: :bonk:
That's 20 of the last 21 games... What a run... Just incredible. :bonk: :bonk: :bonk:
Cleveland takes game three from the BoSox, 4-2, and lead the ALCS, 2-1.
Colorado goes for the sweep against Arizona tonight. :fingerscrossed:
Go Rockies! :woot:
Colorado goes for the sweep against Arizona tonight. :fingerscrossed:
Go Rockies! :woot:
Rockies lead 6-1, in the bottom of the 7th inning... Six more outs to go. :sweat:
Rockies ended up winning 6-4, going to their first World Series!! :applaud: (I wonder if they're going to lose another game this year :shocked: )
gaijinmark wrote:Rockies ended up winning 6-4, going to their first World Series!! :applaud: (I wonder if they're going to lose another game this year :shocked: )
Maybe not. :mrgreen:
Indians win 7-3, go up 3-1, looks like it'll be a Cleveland/Colorado World Series. (The network execs are gonna love that :beaten: )
gaijinmark wrote:Indians win 7-3, go up 3-1, looks like it'll be a Cleveland/Colorado World Series. (The network execs are gonna love that :beaten: )
Serves them right for the crap programming that they're putting on the tube nowadays. :hehe:
Elimination game for the BoSox... They lead the Indians, 7-1, in the 8th. :fingerscrossed:
Sox blow out Indians 12-2, Dice-K goes in game 7 tomorrow. Now the Red Sox will find out if they spent their money wisely or not.
gaijinmark wrote:Sox blow out Indians 12-2, Dice-K goes in game 7 tomorrow. Now the Red Sox will find out if they spent their money wisely or not.
Go Sox!!! :woot:
BoSox close to coming back from a 3-1 hole to beat the Indians in the ALCS: they lead 6-2 in the bottom of the 8th in Boston.
Rockies are waiting. :mrgreen:
Rockies are waiting. :mrgreen:
It's pretty much over now: BoSox have erupted for six runs in the bottom of the 8th and lead 11-2.
So much for the song, Cleveland Rocks... More like Cleveland Chokes...
So much for the song, Cleveland Rocks... More like Cleveland Chokes...
bmwracer wrote:4 inches of snow in Denver yesterday. :beaten: [/list:u]
Rockies are waiting. :mrgreen:
gaijinmark wrote: 4 inches of snow in Denver yesterday. :beaten: [/list:u]
This might be the first time a baseball game gets called on account of snow... :beaten:
World Series starts in a couple hours. Somebody's winning streak is gonna end. I have no rooting interest this year, which could be a good thing, maybe I can just watch the games for the sake of the games. :woot:
gaijinmark wrote:World Series starts in a couple hours. Somebody's winning streak is gonna end. I have no rooting interest this year, which could be a good thing, maybe I can just watch the games for the sake of the games. :woot:
I like the BoSox, but I love the underdog/Cinderella story of the Rockies...
Go Rockies!! :woot: :woot: :woot:
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