Lil Bit Special Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 http://www.nypost.com/php/pfriendly/print.php?url=http://www.nypost.com/seven/03152008/sports/yankees/owner__bosox_closer_a_mouse_102071.htm March 15, 2008 -- TAMPA - It's one thing for owners to have a little back-and-forth like John Henry and Hank Steinbrenner did recently in regard to Red Sox Nation vs. Yankees Universe. It's another for a young player to take a shot at an owner. The-A-Rod-Gamble New York Yankees That's what Jonathan Papelbon, 27, did in criticizing Steinbrenner. "I don't know if he's trying to stir things up or not," the Bosox closer said. "I sure as hell don't care, because he sure as hell hasn't stepped on a baseball field. He needs to just stick to pencil-pushing, I guess." Hammerin' Hank fired back yesterday. "Being insulted by Papelbon is like being attacked by a mouse," Steinbrenner told The Post. "John Henry and I traded a couple of jabs good-naturedly," he added. "So now, all of a sudden, this player, this 20-something kid who really doesn't know his way in the world, comes out with a personal insult. There's no excuse for that." When was the last time you saw Derek Jeter criticize an owner? Steinbrenner did add that Papelbon "is one great pitcher." And he'd love to have him on his team. "It was nothing personal against John [Henry], nothing personal against Larry [Lucchino], nothing personal against [Terry] Francona, nothing personal against the team or the fans," Steinbrenner said. "It was just a general comment that is the truth. I respect the Red Sox and their fans, but the Yankees are the most popular team in American sports. Ask Jerry Jones in Dallas, he'll tell you that. That's why they want to do business with us. So it's just a fact." America's Team and Yankees Universe, that's interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Both Hank and Paps have something in common. They really need to STFU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 Both Hank and Paps have something in common. They really need to STFU. i thought you were going to say retarded. At least Papelbon will have some involvement with the success or failure of the sox. hank is just a loudmouth with no way to back it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Its going to be fun to watch Papelbons career fizzle out and die within 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 i thought you were going to say retarded. At least Papelbon will have some involvement with the success or failure of the sox. hank is just a loudmouth with no way to back it up. So wait, an owner has no impact on the team? I guess you all can STFU about payroll now/:cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrow Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 "Hammerin' Hank?" Who wrote this? Steinbrenner's mother? Does this guy know anything about baseball? There's only one Hammerin' Hank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 "Hammerin' Hank?" Who wrote this? Steinbrenner's mother? Does this guy know anything about baseball? There's only one Hammerin' Hank. Hank Greenberg http://www.baseball-reference.com/g/greenha01.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharrow Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 "Hammerin' Hank?" Who wrote this? Steinbrenner's mother? Does this guy know anything about baseball? There's only two Hammerin' Hanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 So wait, an owner has no impact on the team? I guess you all can STFU about payroll now/:cheers: payroll has always been overblown in my opinion. sure if you spend 20 mil you aint winning... but 200 mil guarantees nothing... owner has no impact on what happens during the game between the lines. If a yankee made comments like these he would get plunked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 "Hammerin' Hank?" Who wrote this? Steinbrenner's mother? Does this guy know anything about baseball? There's only one Hammerin' Hank. As an owner I'm surprised Steinbummer even acknowledged the comment. STFU is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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