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MikeyChalupa · 05-06-2003, 02:59 PM

The Boss. He runs the Yanks with an iron fist, demands the best from his players, and expects nothing less than championship after championship. The revenue sharing that was part of the strike-ending collective bargaining agreement was designed for one reason and one reason only: to handicap Steinbrenner and the Yankees, and penalize him for having a high payroll, and encourage him to lower it. The Yankees (and all other teams with payrolls above a certain figure) are now required to pay cash money to help pay the salaries of the lowest payroll teams in the league. George responded by making the required payments, and then RAISING the Yankees payroll, as if to say, here's your chump change, now beat me if you can. The Yankees will be one of the most dominant teams in sports as long as he owns the team. Say what you want about his personality, I agree he's a rat bastard. But he commands my unswerving loyalty as a fan because I know he will make my team win, whatever it takes.

I also like Mark Cuban and his very different attitude. It is refreshing and time will tell if he too can build a dynasty with it. I don't follow basketball as much, but I remember that in the early 90's, when you played NBA Jam, they were the first team you had to play on your way to beating all the NBA teams, ending with the Bulls. That he has COMPLETELY turned that franchise around is a testament to his passion and skill. I respect him.

-Mikey

05-06-2003, 02:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
MikeyChalupa Squid Location: USS George Washington	The Boss. He runs the Yanks with an iron fist, demands the best from his players, and expects nothing less than championship after championship. The revenue sharing that was part of the strike-ending collective bargaining agreement was designed for one reason and one reason only: to handicap Steinbrenner and the Yankees, and penalize him for having a high payroll, and encourage him to lower it. The Yankees (and all other teams with payrolls above a certain figure) are now required to pay cash money to help pay the salaries of the lowest payroll teams in the league. George responded by making the required payments, and then RAISING the Yankees payroll, as if to say, here's your chump change, now beat me if you can. The Yankees will be one of the most dominant teams in sports as long as he owns the team. Say what you want about his personality, I agree he's a rat bastard. But he commands my unswerving loyalty as a fan because I know he will make my team win, whatever it takes. I also like Mark Cuban and his very different attitude. It is refreshing and time will tell if he too can build a dynasty with it. I don't follow basketball as much, but I remember that in the early 90's, when you played NBA Jam, they were the first team you had to play on your way to beating all the NBA teams, ending with the Bulls. That he has COMPLETELY turned that franchise around is a testament to his passion and skill. I respect him. -Mikey Last edited by MikeyChalupa; 05-06-2003 at 05:44 PM..