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There’s a palpable nostalgia attached to the concept of the Yankees as the “Evil Empire,” known for their willingness to do whatever it took to win. Steinbrenner's comments indicated a shift towards a more business-oriented mentality, making considerations of finite resources, revenue sharing, and the necessity of competitiveness in a more economically sustainable way. This brings about a sense of embarrassment as he suggested that some owners simply cannot compete like they used to.