Like Father, Like Son

"I think, maybe, they celebrated too much last year," Hank Steinbrenner said earlier this week. "Some of the players, too busy building mansions and doing other things and not concentrating on winning." Hank frequently demonstrates that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

This subtle jab was clearly directed at Derek Jeter, who was building a multi-million dollar home in Tampa last year. In 2010, Jeter hit a modest .270, the lowest batting average of his Hall of Fame career. It was certainly a pedestrian season by his standards. Hank, in his own special way, let Derek know that he expects more from his highly-paid captain.

George Steinbrenner sadly passed away in July of 2010, but his boisterous personality rubbed off on his son. There will never be another George, but every now and then Hank does his best impression of his iconic father. During his reign as Yankee owner, George was a polarizing figure. At times, he was overbearing and highly critical. He was a demanding and impassioned man. George also possessed an unmatched desire to win, no matter the price. We know Hank can talk like his father. Hopefully he can win like him too.