buckeyemike Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Link to ESPN story. How bad is Steinbrenner's health, really? Cleveland is his hometown (in fact, he was born in the same town where I grew up, Rocky River, Ohio). George Steinbrenner still has a lot of friends in the Cleveland area. The story I've heard more than once is advanced Alzheimer's. Supposedly, Steinbrenner was diagnosed after collapsing at a funeral about six years ago. I believe it's the main reason you didn't hear a peep out of him after the 3-0 collapse in 2004. I thought George would have had half the team and the GM drawn and quartered after that. But, not a word. He was not at Game 6 last night...he was at his home in Tampa. According to the article, tears came to his eyes. That actually moved me a little bit. Steinbrenner is not that much older than my mom and dad, who are both pushing 75 and thankfully, in good health. I am not a Yankee fan (far from it, as is known on this board). But this Yankee team is a likeable team, maybe not quite as hard to hate as the 1996-2000 version, but close. Nick Swisher is my favorite non-Cleveland Indian player, and he's on this world champion team. As much as it pains me to say, and it goes against my upbringing and everything good in my body: Congrats to the New York Yankees. They were the best team. And they did it for George Steinbrenner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Nick Swisher is my favorite non-Cleveland Indian player, and he's on this world champion team. Swisher did it all this year. Didn't have a good postseason, but there were times that he basically WAS the team this season. Dude just seems like a regular guy out there, having fun playing a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Thanks Mike. A classy response from a classy guy. Hope to meet you and AIO someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Thanks Mike. A classy response from a classy guy. Hope to meet you and AIO someday. oh no you don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Nice post! The 'Big A' is fast becoming our biggest dread as we live longer and longer. This Yankee team is a likeable team, for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Nice post! The 'Big A' is fast becoming our biggest dread as we live longer and longer. This Yankee team is a likeable team, for sure! How can anyone not like Melky Cabrerra?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 How can anyone not like Melky Cabrerra?? Or Swisher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Or Swisher? Or Sabathia? Or Damon? Or Mo? Just a great group of guys in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 The 'Big A' is fast becoming our biggest dread as we live longer and longer. Hey, it's good for my business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I think this team is definitely a different version than recent years past. The story that made me choke up a little is the story of Joba and his dad found right here http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_leagu...?urn=mlb,200353 . The things that the young man has been through at such an early age and to share that moment with his pops is something special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I was at Game 6, and Joba and Swish seemed to lead the charge with the flag towards right field and then the rest of the team joined in and they circled the park..........Those two seemed to really relish the moment as much as anybody. It was awesome. It's an easy team to like..........And, Mo is simply my favorite baseball player ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/sto...mp;sportCat=mlb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PushthePile Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/sto...mp;sportCat=mlb Thanks Darin. Fantastic story that I shared with a few people already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/sto...mp;sportCat=mlb Wow, terrific story, wonderful jesture on the part of the Yankees. Also well told by Reilly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Great karma for the Yanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Wow, terrific story, wonderful jesture on the part of the Yankees. Also well told by Reilly. All of this! Heart-warming, heart-wrenching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/sto...mp;sportCat=mlb More from the BEST organization in sports... A little more infor on this... http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/articl...sp&c_id=nyy http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/yankees/yan...muN0qDZsCjmDD2N I wonder if noted haters like Jeff Passan can even comprehend what the Yankees do and mean to people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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