[SteveR]

I can understand why Joe walked. His run with the Yankees was one of the most successful in all of sports history, comparable to Phil Jackson with the Bulls, Bill Belichick with the Patriots, and Cassey Stengel with the Yankees from 1949-1960. He won four World Series titles, six AL Pennants, and went to the post season all 12 years, and they are treating him like he screwed up and needed disciplinary action. A one year deal is a slap in the face. That plus Steinbrenner's constant insults finally pushed him over the edge I guess.