New Bosses in Town

In breaking news, George Steinbrenner is old. At 77 years old, his health is declining at an unconfirmed rate and it is no secret that he can’t be “The Boss” forever. At one point, it seemed almost certain that Steinbrenner’s successor would be his son-in-law Steve Swindal, but after a drunk driving incident and a divorce from George’s daughter, Swindal is no longer an option for that position. That left the question of who would be the sole successor to Steinbrenner completely unanswered. Well that question has now been answered, well sort of. Steinbrenner’s sons, Hank and Hal, have taken over as the main heads of the Yankees organization, with George still a “main consultant” of the team. Supposedly, all decisions will be finalized by Hank and Hal, but assuming that George is still lucid, you can bet that he still has the final word on all matters. Once George passes on, it now seems rather certain that Hank and Hal will share the duties as long as they are both willing, similar to the situation the New York football Giants were put in when their owners Wellington Mara and Robert Tisch passed away and their sons took over the franchise together. I’m not saying that George is about to suffer a similar fate, but this seems like a sign that his health is not as great as it once was. Hank and Hal Steinbrenner will have to make an immediate decision on the future of the Yankees managerial position, as well as future decisions such as the details of the new Yankee Stadium. One thing is for certain, Hank and Hal have some big shoes to fill if they hope to live up to the dynamic reputation of their father.