Hank Steinbrenner gives Twins deadline, no one believes him

Gotta love the wild and wacky Steinbrenners. Hank proudly continues on in the tradition of George. As Marlon Brando said "The son becomes the father becomes the son." Or something like that.

Anyway, Hank Steinbrenner gave the Twins a deadline of tonight regarding their offer, saying the 3rd prospect isnt the deal breaker. You gotta love how modest he is, saying in todays Newsday "I think our offer is the best offer," Steinbrenner said. "We have the best young pitchers in the game, even better than Boston."

First off, the deadline is ridiculous. No one believes him, at least not after the whole A-Rod thing. Second off, because of the above, he's costing himself leverage by speaking out like this. Third, if the Sox offer is indeed Jacoby Ellsbury, Jed Lowrie, and presumably right handed pitcher Justin Masterson, that is the better deal in my view. Hitters generally are the safer bet to reach their peak than pitchers, as so many things can go wrong. While Hughes could turn out to be every bit as good as what they say, I'd take Lowrie of Melky Cabrera every time. The Sox offer could turn out an All-Star centerfielder and an All-Star shortstop. Plus Masterson.

Still, it's nice to see Hank continue the fine Yankee tradition of loud owners though. It should be another fun 30 years in the Bronx.