Is Hank Steinbrenner an idiot?

[Russell James]

I think this topic goes here. I'm sorry if I posted it in the wrong forum.

Seriously, is Hank an idiot? I hear this guy ranting and raving about Joba needing to start RIGHT NOW and calling those who think differently "idiots".

He believes there is no such thing as "Red Sox Nation"

He is ugly

He obviously does not appreciate what Cashman has done with that farm system. He really doesn't appreciate anything that Cashman has done.

I really think the guy is a complete idiot. I am a Red Sox fan so that does make me biased, but I think most people can see how stupid this guy is. I have tremendous respect for Cashman and Girardi. If Hank can be patient enough with both of them, then the Yankees will be a great team for years. But I don't think this idiot will be patient and I believe that he is going to make the Yankees a mockery of an organization.

I think this guy has a mental problem. That, or else he is missing some DNA. The more I hear this guy talk the better I feel about the Red Sox future.

[Grounded Polo]

It doesn't matter what he does, New York sports fans have seen the bottom of the barrel already with the Knicks and James Dolan so he can't be nearly as much of an idiot by comparison.

[BronXBombers51]

You do know he's George Steinbrenner's son, don't you?

[Russell James]

Now that the Knicks no longer have Zeke, they should return to being competitive.

Yeah I know George was an idiot as well, but baseball was different when he was in control. He was able to outspend everyone for the best free agents. Farm systems seem to have significant importance and great farm systems have helped the Twins, A's and Indians stay competitive even though they are small market clubs. It has been hard to find great starting pitching in free agency since teams will just deal their Ace for great prospects.

[noseeum]

Now that the Knicks no longer have Zeke, they should return to being competitive.

Yeah I know George was an idiot as well, but baseball was different when he was in control. He was able to outspend everyone for the best free agents. Farm systems seem to have significant importance and great farm systems have helped the Twins, A's and Indians stay competitive even though they are small market clubs. It has been hard to find great starting pitching in free agency since teams will just deal their Ace for great prospects.

You can call George Steinbrenner many things, but you cannot call him an idiot.

[redjake]

So, what's the deal w/ Steinbrenner saying that Joba is going to start "now" and that only "an idiot" would keep him in the pen - and Cashman coming out saying that's not going to happen "in the near future".

Is this some sort of power struggle? Or was it just time for the next dramatic episode in NY?

[Grounded Polo]

So, what's the deal w/ Steinbrenner saying that Joba is going to start "now" and that only "an idiot" would keep him in the pen - and Cashman coming out saying that's not going to happen "in the near future".

Is this some sort of power struggle? Or was it just time for the next dramatic episode in NY?

Cashman said that today?

[A Fleshner Fantasy]

He is ugly

This is always a good way of judging someone's intelligence.

[Yoda]

This thread should be locked up. Red Sox fanboi rant against the owner of the rival team is not going to end up pretty.

[redjake]

So, what's the deal w/ Steinbrenner saying that Joba is going to start "now" and that only "an idiot" would keep him in the pen - and Cashman coming out saying that's not going to happen "in the near future".

Is this some sort of power struggle? Or was it just time for the next dramatic episode in NY?

Cashman said that today?

Joba Chamberlain-R- Yankees Apr. 21 - 12:58 pm et


Yankees GM Brian Cashman said the team is not planning on moving Joba Chamberlain into the starting rotation in the near future.

Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner said Sunday that only "an idiot" would keep Chamberlain as a setup guy. Cashman, meanwhile, probably realizes that Chamberlain pitched just over 112 innings last season, and increasing that number significantly would make the budding star a prime candidate for an injury. If Chamberlain is moved into the starting rotation, it probably won't happen until around midseason.
Source: Newsday