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Hal's "Crapshoot" Defense: Owner Dodges Blame for Yankee Swoons!

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BT & Sal dissect an interview with Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, whose comments on competitive balance and finances ignite a fiery debate. Hal suggests he would consider a salary cap only if accompanied by a floor to improve balance, a concept the hosts scrutinize. The biggest eruption, however, comes when Hal pushes back on the assumption that the Yankees are profitable, citing a $100 million annual expense to New York City and high spending on development—a statement the hosts call a "lie" or a severe "understatement" for an $8 billion franchise. The discussion also hits Hal's acceptance of the team's perennial "summer swoons," which he blames on players "pushing" and not a "lack of effort," leading the guys to demand more "irrational behavior" and aggressive spending to compensate for the front office's continued lack of success.
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BT & Sal dissect an interview with Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, whose comments on competitive balance and finances ignite a fiery debate. Hal suggests he would consider a salary cap only if accompanied by a floor to improve balance, a concept the hosts scrutinize. The biggest eruption, however, comes when Hal pushes back on the assumption that the Yankees are profitable, citing a $100 million annual expense to New York City and high spending on development—a statement the hosts call a "lie" or a severe "understatement" for an $8 billion franchise. The discussion also hits Hal's acceptance of the team's perennial "summer swoons," which he blames on players "pushing" and not a "lack of effort," leading the guys to demand more "irrational behavior" and aggressive spending to compensate for the front office's continued lack of success.
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