Boss jr. 'Leaning' for Johan

Hank Steinbrenner has cast his vote, but not for Hillary, Barack or Mitt. The best candidate to bolster the Yankees' rotation in 2008, according to Steinbrenner, is still Johan Santana.

Speaking yesterday outside Legends Field in Tampa, Steinbrenner essentially confirmed a report that indicated he still wants to make a deal for the Twins' ace but is facing opposition from his brother Hal, who has concerns about the financial implications of adding Santana to the team's $200 million payroll. "I'm still leaning towards doing it," Hank Steinbrenner told the Associated Press. Continue