George Steinbrenner: The Need For Intensity  George Steinbrenner
(Astrology Explored)–Even Red Sox fans have to mourn the passing
of the iconic owner of the New York Yankees. “The Boss” was
known more for his frequent hiring and firing of players,
managers and off field personnel than for his business savvy.
His outspokenness and role in driving up player salaries made
him one of the sport’s most controversial figures.Yet
Steinbrenner is credited with taking a ball club purchased for
$10 million dollars and creating a business empire that became
the first professional sport franchise to be worth over one
billion dollars. While always America’s passion, baseball in the
hands of Steinbrenner became a thing of high stakes and high
drama as managers and players staked their professional lives on
being able to survive in Steinbrenner’s world.  And what a world
it was. Wikipedia says:  “In his first 23 seasons, he changed
managers 20 times (Billy Martin alone was fired and rehired five
times). He also employed 11