Sternberg responds to Steinbrenner

Rays owner Stuart Sternberg issued this statement in response to Hank Steinbrenner's remarks about the Rays.

“Off the field, we are partners in trying to strengthen and grow the game of baseball. On the field, we expect our teams will compete with energy and passion, and none of us—whether as an owner, a player or a fan—would want it any other way.”