Billy Martin might even roll over in his grave. During the George Steinbrenner era, managing the Yankees has been a lot of things. Fun has seldom been one of them. That is what's so remarkable about the man who has filled out the Yankees lineup card since 1996. He has turned what was once a thankless job into, well, fun.
Insiders take it for granted.
Outsiders can't help but take note. Just the calming effect he's had on an organization like that. It is a volatile situation over there. George Steinbrenner is so hands on and he demands winning so it can get touchy at times. Previous Yankee managers scowled at Steinbrenner's overbearing ways.