Hank fails in attempt to cover his tracks

After Derek Jeter played it cool and laughed off Hank Steinbrenner’s “too busy building mansions” insult from Monday, Hank tried to backtrack and say it was simply a euphemism.

"It was a euphemism, that’s all it was. It was a generalization, a euphemism. Bad choice of a euphemism, but it was a euphemism. That’s all it was."

The lesser Steinbrenner child didn’t back off his statement that the 2010 Yankees — who were two wins away from a World Series berth — lost their hunger. He did maintain that he wasn’t singling any player out with the “mansions” quote. If there’s one person that needs to get a clue, it’s Hank Steinbrenner.

"It certainly isn’t Derek. Derek’s got five rings. You don’t win five rings by being complacent. So it was definitely not Derek I was talking about. It wasn’t obviously a few other players either who had big years, but in the end, we’ve got to win. Everybody’s noticed this team, these players have come in this spring with a completely different attitude than last spring. Kind of like it was in (spring training of) ’09, and that’s what makes me feel pretty good about the situation."

Pitchers and catchers have been at spring training for a little over a week, position players for less than four days, how can this schmo know what kind of attitude they have? He’s clearly trying to kiss their collective ass after saying some stupid things to the press.

It’s times like this when I’m embarrassed that I root for this team.

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Bartolo Colon will get the start in the spring training opener on Saturday against the Phils. Girardi said Colon is “possibly a little more ready” than the other starters due to his work in winter ball. SuperNova will get the nod in the second game, followed by CC, AJ, Philthy and Freddy Garcia. Meattray will be available out of the bullpen during the first time through the rotation.

"I feel ready. I pitcher a lot in the winter, and I know I pitched very good. I’m ready to demonstrate to the Yankees that I’m ready to pitch."

LET’S GO YANKS!!!!!