[oh8eleven]

I didn't realize that the Yank-offs had veto power over who umpires their games.
From the article - "Steinbrenner also had some choice words about retiring veteran umpire Bruce Froemming."

[big'ol_freeper]

Yeah I understand that, but there would be no reason for Steinbrenner to communicate that threat without feeling he had some power over who will umpire their games. Basically George was saying “he was f’d up so he can’t umpire our games anymore”.