In 1973 Major League Baseball wanted to jump start offense in the game and came up with the designated hitter, but only in the American League. Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees was the first official DH and he has been followed by a long line of talented hitters. Paul Molitor, Dave Winfield, Edgar Martinez, David Ortiz, and Jim Thome, to name just a few, all have extended their careers by being a DH. Although the DH was great for them, I think it is time to give up the experiment and do away with the DH.

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George Steinbrenner was suspended from baseball for trying to disgrace his high-paid outfielder, Dave Winfield. A low point for "The Boss," for sure. But rather than let the episode fade away, the Yankees owner reached out nearly a decade later to repair the rift. For those who knew Steinbrenner, behind a feisty facade was a fiercely loyal friend.

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You didn't have to be Billy Martin, Reggie Jackson or Dave Winfield to face the wrath of the late New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. He intimidated people and embarrassed fellow owners.

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