What happened: On Foul Territory, FOX Sports' Deesha Thosar questioned why Hal Steinbrenner supports salary cap proposals despite the New York Yankees' multibillion-dollar valuation. Reacting to Steinbrenner's press conference on the Apollo partnership, Thosar said the owner sidestepped cap questions after confirming he helped craft the proposals. The Foul Territory hosts also raised concerns over whether private equity backing will push baseball decisions toward fixed payroll costs.

Why it matters: Steinbrenner stated on the record that Apollo has zero involvement in day-to-day baseball operations, but Thosar argued on Foul Territory that the club would be naive to think the firm will never seek more influence. She noted on the show that the capital infusion is partly intended to safeguard Steinbrenner and the franchise if a labor lockout delays next season into July or cancels it entirely.

What to watch: Thosar told Foul Territory to watch for subtle, under-the-radar financial shifts in Yankees operations as labor talks approach.