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Yankees Put George Steinbrenner Statue In Front of Steinbrenner Field

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Rob Abruzzese

Via Neil Johnson of the Tampa Tribune: Workers today installed a statue of longtime New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner at the team's spring training home in Tampa. The lifesize bronze statue of "The Boss" will greet visitors as they mount the steps at Steinbrenner Field. It is a duplicate of the statue erected ...

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Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Not Elected to the Hall of Fame

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

Former Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, who passed away this past July, failed to make the baseball Hall of Fame in his first chance today when the Veteran Committee made their announcement. The Veteran Committee consists of 16 members and you need at least 12 of the member's votes, but Steinbrenner secured fewer than eight ballots his ...

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4 Former Yankees Including The Boss on Hall of Fame Veterans Ballot

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

The ballot for the Hall of Fame veterans committee was announced today and the biggest name on it was "The Boss" George Steinbrenner who past away last July. Joining him on the the 12-man ballot were former Yankees Billy Martin, Ron Guidry, and Tommy John. The winners will be announced on December 6 at the winter meetings. ...

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The Boss in The Hall? Bud Selig Thinks So

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

Via the NY Daily News: Baseball commissioner Bud Selig held court in the back of the press box Monday night and was asked, among other things, if [George] Steinbrenner deserves a plaque in Cooperstown in addition to Monument Park. "Of course I do," Selig said. "Now I'm sure that will have some controversy, but you asked ...

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Honoring The Boss

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

Here is what it says: GEORGE M. STEINBRENNER III July 4, 1930 - July 13, 2010 New York Yankees Principal Owner "The Boss" 1973 - 2010 Purchased the New York Yankees on January 3, 1973. A true visionary who changed the game of baseball forever, he was considered the most influential owner in all of sports. In his 37 years as Principal Owner, the ...

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Yankees Notes: Steinbrenner Memorial, Thompson, the Thunder, and More

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

There is not much to report on today thanks to the off-day yesterday. Obviously the Yankees start a three game series against the Orioles tonight. A.J. Burnett starts tonight, CC Sabathia goes tomorrow and Sunday is the triumphant return of Andy Pettitte. Also, don't miss our pieces on Derek Jeter, everybody ...

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Yankees Notes: Lineup, a Memorial, and Tickets

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

The Yankees have a four game weekend series against the Royals in Kansas City this weekend with CC Sabathia starting tonight against Bruce Chen. So not only will the Yankees get to face a weak team in the Royals, but Zack Greinke pitched yesterday so they won't have to face him this weekend. Here are some ...

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Yankees Notes: Cano, A-Rod, Pettitte, The Boss

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

Alex Rodriguez continues to press for homer no. 600 and remains stuck on 599, but the Yankees still managed to win thanks to an exciting 9th inning home run that put the Yankees ahead for good 5-4. Here are some notes: Lance Berkman made his Yankee debut, DH’d, and batted in the two-spot. Robinson ...

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“This One’s For You Boss.” George Steinbrenner, A Man All About Winning

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Lucas Weick

From his head scratching organizational moves to a main character on Seinfeld, George Steinbrenner is a man who will do whatever it takes to win it all. Since taking over the Yankees in 1973, the team has won 11 pennants and seven World Series titles.  That might not seem like much, but Steinbrenner ...

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Hit and Run: Cervelli is OK, Burnett's Changeup, and Brackman

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Rob Abruzzese

Here are a couple of things to note from this afternoon's 9-1 loss to the Blue Jays Francisco Cervelli left today's game with a concussion and went to the hospital. CT Scans came back negative and he'll only miss a few days. "I feel good, a little scared at the time," said Cervelli. AJ Burnett threw about ...

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