Owning the discussion

The brass of the both clubs have aired their feelings on pressing issues this year. Sox owner John Henry said he was "personally offended" by Manny Ramirez's comments about his contract. Meanwhile, both sons of George Steinbrenner have sounded off -- Hankblasting the Yanks' struggling offense and Hal calling the team's pitching "upsetting". But recently, according to a New York Daily News source, the Steinbrenner brothers have been pleased with the play of the Yankees and they want to show the players that they are committed to winning this year -- by making a splash at the trade deadline.