Star-Ledger: Price: Hal Steinbrenner takes over control of Yankees

Whew! Non-blinding stuff from Ed Price.

Major League Baseball owners have approved Hal Steinbrenner as the Yankees’ designated control person, taking over from his father.

Hal and older brother Hank began taking over operations of the team last year. Hal got involved first and is in charge of financial matters, which makes it no surprise he is the “control person.”

The team issued a statement through spokesman Howard J. Rubenstein:

“At the MLB meetings today, the clubs approved Hal Steinbrenner as the control person for the New York Yankees. This is consistent with George Steinbrenner’s desire and commitment to have his sons assume the day-to-day responsibility of operating the club. George Steinbrenner will remain as Chairman of the New York Yankees, Hal and Hank Steinbrenner will continue as Co-Chairmen.

“Hal was designated as the control person because he is responsible for the overall business and financial operations of the Yankees. Hank will continue to oversee the club’s Baseball Operations.”