How Do You Tell When George Steinbrenner Is Running Out Of Cash?
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner-aka “The Boss”-has been a nonstop reservoir of money for decades, fueling a consistent stream of top-notch Yankee teams. Here’s how you can tell when his fortune is finally drying up, should that day ever come. Step 1 Starts “passing the plate” at Yankee Stadium Sunday games. Step 2 Unable to sign a top-tier, Reggie Jackson-caliber free agent in the off season, instead brings in Tito Jackson to play right field. Step 3 Starts fining Alex Rodriguez for every time he doesn’t hit a home run. Step 4 Incorporates the old “pay toilets” into the stadium restrooms. Step 5 Forces superstars like Derek Jeter and Jason Giambi to hold bake sales and car washes outside the stadium before games. Step 6 Brings in college interns to play second base and center field. Step 7 Fires the manager-but doesn’t replace him this time.
