Hal Steinbrenner to Brewers: Mind your own business
On the same day the New York Yankees unveiled their latest star, they defended themselves against recent industry grousing about their big spending. Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio suggested baseball needed a salary cap to rein in the Bombers. "I feel that this organization does a lot for the industry as a whole, between the merchandising we sell, the tickets we sell, the licensing," said co-chairman Hal Steinbrenner. "If some of the owners are upset that we're trying to invest in our team, which we do for the fans, then I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. "We had money come off the payroll, so we had money to spend, whether people like it or not." Added team president Randy Levine: "It's sour grapes. If the Brewers had gotten CC Sabathia for $130 million, I don't think anybody would've been complaining."
