Originally Posted By: Don Andrew
Love him or hate him, the guy IS a great owner.


Papa George is a great owner in willing to spend money, fuck the limit, for his team to win every year.

The problem with Papa George is when he does stupid shit that hurts the franchise. From hiring/firing managers on a whim for YEARS(including facing a revolt from Cashman and Jeter when George came THIS close to firing Torre in October) to distracting news of his franchise to himself and his numerous problems/scandals of the past(wire-tapping, prison, tax evading).

You know who is Papa George without the "stupid shit"? Mark Cuban. Sure he racks up almost a million bucks probably in fines for trashing refs and Stern, but hes out in the stands with the fans, very passionate for his team, and like Papa George, willing to spend cash(under the Salary Cap) and coddle his players up in luxury to WIN. Plus, he ate his words when he had to work at DAIRY QUEEN for a day.

Oh, and he funded GOOD NIGHT, & GOOD LUCK.