George era ends as Hal officially takes the reins

When George Steinbrenner told MLB he wanted to shift control of the Yankees to his sons, Hal and Hank, after 35 years running the most famous sports franchise, MLB instructed The Boss the rules stipulated only one general partner.So the Steinbrenner family put the issue to a vote, and Hank voted for his younger brother to officially follow their father, who stepped away from the table in the fall of 2007 due to faltering health. 

That decision became official yesterday, with Hal taking over the reins from his now-frail father."Hank supported this move because Hal works with the finances," a Yankee source said when asked if the shift meant Hank was being brushed aside or requested a lesser role. "He is fine with it." Continue