BT & Sal ignite a fiery debate over Hal Steinbrenner's ownership of the Yankees, questioning if he prioritizes winning or treating the team strictly as a business, unlike his father, George. They criticize Hal for being "too complacent" with 90-win seasons and constantly referencing the luxury tax, arguing he must either spend more to compensate for team shortcomings or fire the people who spend his money poorly. The discussion pivots to Brian Cashman, asking why he continues to receive a pass despite the team's long championship drought and failure to adapt to the modern game, particularly in player development and scouting. Finally, the hosts rank New York's sports owners (Mara, Woody, Cohen, Dolan, Ledecky) based on their perceived passion vs. business focus, concluding that John Mara is the most passionate, while Hal Steinbrenner and James Dolan lean heavily toward business-first priorities.