According to sources in the Yankee organization , the owner was angered by what he considered Michael 's disloyalty and audacity .
Michael 's ouster was prompted by his statement nine days ago that he could no longer tolerate Steinbrenner 's constant threats of dismissal .
According to sources in the Yankee organization , the Steinbrenner was angered by what Steinbrenner considered Michael 's disloyalty and audacity .
Michael 's ouster was prompted by his statement nine days ago that he could no longer tolerate Steinbrenner 's constant threats of dismissal .