Hal might be my pal...

From Joel Sherman today:

• "But multiple sources say the media has focused on the wrong son of George Steinbrenner. These sources say Hal Steinbrenner is most responsible for dictating financial policy and does not want to spend the dollars in salary and luxury tax (nearly $30 million annually) necessary for Santana."

I'd been wondering if Hal was still in the picture. It sounds as if he is and I deem this a good thing. The organization needs as many people as possible with the right motives making the right decisions with the big picture in mind. It's obvious the Yankees can't afford Santana's salary to start with.

• Why not have Goldman Sachs buy Santana--they own 40% of the YES Network, which is more than the Yankees own. They can rent him out to various teams.

• It should also go without saying the Yankees can't afford to give Minnesota about half a team in good young players they can use for the next 8-10 years.

Certain media members seek to define it in other ways.

• Reference NY Post column by Joel Sherman, "Boston's Market, Bo-sox still lead in Johan race," 12/28/07

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