How to Tell When George Steinbrenner is Running Out of Cash

New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner—aka "The Boss"—has been a nonstop reservoir of money for decades, fueling a consistent stream of top-notch Yankee teams. Here's how you can tell when his fortune is finally drying up, should that day ever come.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Starts "passing the plate" at Yankee Stadium Sunday games.
2. Unable to sign a top-tier, Reggie Jackson-caliber free agent in the off season, instead brings in Tito Jackson to play right field.
3. Starts fining Alex Rodriguez for every time he doesn't hit a home run.
4. Incorporates the old "pay toilets" into the stadium restrooms.
5. Forces superstars like Derek Jeter and Jason Giambi to hold bake sales and car washes outside the stadium before games.
6. Brings in college interns to play second base and center field.
7. Fires the manager—but doesn't replace him this time.

Tips & Warnings

• The final tip-off will be finding George in rags in the stadium parking lot, singing, "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?"