To maximize personal interests, he often deliberately kept the team's operating costs near the luxury tax line multiple times, and then chose to watch when the team needed reinforcements;
And when he had the chance to sign top stars in the market, Hal often chose low-cost solutions from a long-term operational perspective, but in the end, it made the team mediocre—The Yankees haven't spent less money in the past five years, yet they haven't won a single playoff game, largely due to Hal Steinbrenner's management style.
Perhaps the Yankees under Hal Steinbrenner are indeed financially healthy, but this has never been something a Yankee should focus on—The New York Yankees don't need so-called sustainable development; they should always be an unstoppable championship machine.
"Okay, I roughly understand—let's conclude today's meeting here."
