George Steinbrenner Optimistic The Yankees Will Win World Series

by Matt Buggenhagen on Jul 17, 2009 5:31 PM EDT

George Steinbrenner is back and he's optimistic about the New York Yankees getting their seventh ring during the Steinbrenner era.

Steinbrenner speaking through his human twitter account Howard Rubenstein said,

"I am very pleased with the team and the spirit, I am hoping for another World Series ring. Tell everyone I feel great."

Steinbrener, who hasn't been to Yankee Stadium since opening day, spent three hours at Yankee Headquarters in Tampa on Thursday.

In most year's the Yankees second place standing would have infuriated the Boss, but at the ripe age of 79 Steinbrenner appears to have mellowed out a bit.

The Yankees ended the first half of the season with a very respectable 51-37 record, which places them atop the AL Wild Card chase. The second half of the season is often the time when good teams and great teams are defined; we'll have to see where the Yankees stand among that group.

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Yes the yanks will win...

But only after they pick up Halladay, make a trade with the Marlins for Hanley Ramirez, talk K-Rod and the Mets into a trade, and force the Giants into surrendering Tim Lincecum, and oh I don’t know, kidnap Albert Pujols and spirit him away to America’s wonderland known as the Bronx. And all will bow before the immovable awesome force known as the yankees. Yeah, that’s sarcasm.

YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....

by halofolife on Jul 17, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions

Isnt Steinbrenner in failing health?

Perhaps he has some sort of dimensia.

I predicted the Yankees to win the AL this year, but things have not gone as planned so far. I think they still have a very good shot at the playoffs, but do not think their starting pitching after 1 and 2 will get them a pennant much less a World Series. Lineup questions as well should do them in.

by backtocali on Jul 17, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions