The dam is starting to crack
With Alex Rodriguez only a few weeks away from returning to the Yankees, more allegations are beginning to come out about him. In her new book, which is set to be released in May, Sports Illustrated writer Selena Roberts alleges that the third basemen did not stop using steroids when he came to the Yankees and he might have been using as far back as high school, the Daily News reports. Among the other details in the book include:
Yankees teammates nicknamed Rodriguez "B--CH T--S" ("Man boobs" for the layperson) in 2005 because he put on 15 pounds in the offseason which resulted in womanly pectorals, a condition called gynecomastia.
Rodriguez tipped pitches to opponents during blowouts when he was playing for Texas. He hoped players would recriprocate when he was having an off night and needed to get his average up.
He had a poker habit, which was detailed in his divorce proceedings. Also included was his affair with Madonna and others.
Rodriguez was hated at Hooters, where he routinely tipped the minimum 15 percent.
If anyone is suprised by any of this, please raise your right hand. Nobody? I thought so. I mean honestly, at this point, there are only a handful of things that could come out about Alex Rodriguez that would be a shocker. 1. If he killed someone. 2. If he got a sex change (Well, now that I think about it.). 3. If he died. I think that's where the list ends. Of all the things listed here, the only thing I am mildly suprised about is his tipping of pitches to opponents. Because of that was the case, you would think he would get caught by a teammate and called out. My only theory is that either his teammates did not care, or that everyone was doing it.
Speaking about his high school steroid use, that sounds about right. Coming out of high school he was regarded as the greatest prospect in the history of the sport. Coupled with his daddy issues, arrogance, and constant need for the approval of others, im suprised he didn't start using in middle school. Everyone saw this coming. You, me, the Yankees, baseball fans, your grandmother, everyone.
So what the heck is going to happen when he comes back to the Yankees? My guess is, probably not much. He will be bombarded with questions, asked about further steroid use, not tipping at Hooters (Even I tip 25%), bitch tits, and what not. And since he already when through this charade during that apology press conference, he will think he is done with this and say "No comment" or "Next question".
Rodriguez returns to the mess he made in two weeks. He will eventually have to address his steroid use, his broken family, his muscular women fetish, all while holding together the Yankees offense. I have said it before, only nine more years of this. Who knows what else will come out?
Arod, he goes hard
Rodriguez opts for surgery, will miss 6-9 weeks
You can't fault the guy. He did play a good majority of last season with the same injury. Surgery is probably the best option considering he is a nine year investment with the Yankees. Nine years! In nine years, I will be 30 years old. I will have a wife, two kids, a home in the suburbs with a white-picket fence, and a labrador retriever. I plan on living the American Dream. I was lucky enough to be born here, and I'm milking it for all it's worth.
*I have this eerie thought in the back of my mind that Arod is one of those players who will never win a championship. With all his talents and skills, there is something about him that hinders his ability to be successful on a "team" level. Dan Marino had it. Terrell Owens has it. And I am pretty sure Rodriguez has it. I never verbalized this thought of because I don't want to admit it. If he does have this mysterious attribute, that means the Yankees will still be searching for their 27th World Championship nine years from now. And I don't think I can take that. As discussed in a previous post, I am spoiled as a Yankee fan. I am only 21 years old and have experienced four championships. I have evolved into a being that needs team success. Myself and every other young Yankee fan. So my only hope is that Arod does not possess the trait of the unsuccessful. The life of every pinstripe-loving twenty year old depends on it.
Economy, not drugs, bigger problem for MLB
This is largely a useless poll. Actually, all polls are useless. But I thought I would include it in my post because the poll was conducted by the school I currently attend: Seton Hall University. This isn't the first time ESPN has used a Seton Hall poll. During my first semester I took part in conducting one. Needless to say, it wasn't fun. Cold-calling people usually is so. I did get free food though. Which made up for getting hung up on for four hours.
USA defeats Canada 6-5 in WBC
I am not going to lie and say that I watched the game because I didn't, but it is still nice to see competitive baseball being played again. And by the way, shouldn't AMERICA dominate CANADA in baseball? The last time I checked, the game was invented in Hoboken, New Jersey (America's armpit). Why are we defeating "our attic" by the skin of our teeth? This may sound a tad ignorant, but don't Canadians just play hockey, drink Molson Ice, and listen to Rush? I didn't think the word "baseball" was in their vernacular.
Duke, North Carolina game at 4:00 ET
I used to be a Duke fan. I enjoyed the likes of Jay Williams, Carlos Boozer, Shane Battier, Shelden Williams, and Chris Duhon. But that was then. I think I stopped being a fan when Krzyzewski recruited Greg Paulus. A player who has no discernable basketball talent, was heavily recruited and inevitably given a scholarship to arguably the most successful college basketball program in the country. Watching him play basketball for the past four years makes me hate the game, and my life. But also, I can't stand the University of North Carolina. So at 4:00ET when I shift from one end of the couch to the other, and turn on CBS, I will be rooting for a highly competitive game. That, or Paulus and Hansbrough get in a slap fight.
By the way, it's not gay that I like this song, is it? It does feature Ludacris, which makes it acceptable for straight men to enjoy. And enjoy I will.
My A-Rod Stance, among other things
Alex Rodriguez will miss some time this season
I wanted to write a lot about this, but I feel I just would have wasted my time trying to convince everyone that I think this is the best thing that could happen for the Yankees. I can not really explain why I feel this way. Every single tangible statistic and number points to the contrary. They'll have less power, they'll hit for a lower average, lower on base percentage, and a lower slugging percentage. But the man has been a constant distraction for the past three years. He says the wrong things, he does the wrong things, and the Yankee players are the ones who have to answer for him. I believe without him, they will perform even better. Let us not forget who the Yankees still have in their lineup:
Johnny Damon: Two words: Contract. Year. He stated earlier in the offseason that he wants to stay in New York. That's also not to mention that he did bat .303 with a .375 on base percentage in 2008. I would pencil him in for at least the same, if not better numbers.
Derek Jeter: Sure, he can't field. But what he lacks at shortstop, he'll make up for in hitting, and ladies. He had a bad year in 2008, and still batted .300.
Robinson Cano: Okay, we ALL know what he is capable of, right? Rod Carew comparisons. Perennial batting champion. It's about time the man lives up to his billing. There's not much to hang your hat on with him coming off last season, but he did bat .307 after the All Star Break and ended up with a .271 batting average for the year. My guess is that he finally brings it all together.
Jorge Posada: There should be a constant "?" next to his name for at least until June. If his shoulder holds up, they will have the fourth best hitting catcher in the league (McCann, Mauer, Martin). I say that because he will only catch about 90-100 games this year. With that kind of rest, a healthy Posada could tear the cover off the ball for a better part of the season. But the question remains, IF that shoulder holds up.
Mark Teixiera: There are a few numbers we can already give Teixiera for the 2009 season: .290+ average, .370+ OBP, .570+ SLG, 30+ HRs, 110+ RBIs. Those numbers should be set in stone. What matter is WHEN he will start compiling those numbers on a regular basis. He is known as an awful first half player. My hope is that he will step it up while Arod is out for the first couple months and carry the load until he returns. They are paying him $20+ million a year for the next eight years, it's the least he could do.
Hideki Matsui: Is anyone expecting anything from him? I'm not. So basically, if he hits one single this season, he will have surpassed my expectations. I can't be upset with his performance since he has joined the Yankees though. For four of the six years he has had 100+ RBIs, which he actually rather good for a player coming over from Japan.
Xavier Nady: Did you know that Nady went straight to the majors after being drafted? Not even a token trip to the minors. Something to hang your hat on for the 2009 season.
Melky Cabrera or Brett Gardner: Six of one, half dozen of the other. Flip a coin. At least that is what I think. However, if you were to look at Gardner's Wikipedia page, you would think he is the greatest prospect in the history of the Yankee farm system:
"Gardner's legs are his strength. He's the fastest baserunner in the organization, has 80 speed on a 20-80 scale, and has solid baserunning instincts. He's adept at picking spots, knowing when it's more valuable to the team for him to use the threat of a stolen base to get the pitcher to throw fastballs to the heart of the order. He has outstanding plate discipline, draws a good number of walks, and uses the whole field while making consistent, hard contact. Baseball America rated him as having the best strike zone discipline in the Yankees minor league system after the close of the 2006 season."
Sounds like a real find! He should start based solely on that assessment. Meanwhile, Cabrera's Wikipedia page states the following:
"On July 7, 2007, Cabrera tied a Yankees record by striking out 5 times in a single 13-inning game, a feat known as the platinum sombrero."
Now remember, Cabrera is still two years younger with MORE experience. I say, it doesn't matter. These are inconsequential pieces to the proverbial puzzle. Cabrera may hit for a better average while Gardner may steal more bases. There is enough talent around them to cancel out their inability. Regardless of how they perform this year, they will just be a stop-gap until Austin Jackson realizes his talent and is patrolling centerfield at Yankee Stadium.
Who knew Randy Johnson had a sense of humor?
Editorial
I realized today that I have a editorial due in my Sport Management class tomorrow. So about an hour ago I started whipping one up. I just finished. We were told to write an opinion piece on anything related to sports. It's a little lame, but whatever. Here it is...
It was only a few days ago that Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees admitted to using performance enhancing substances from 2001 to 2003. The admission was met with great coverage and attention by the local and national media. ESPN had a twenty minute interview conducted by senior baseball analyst Peter Gammons that led SportsCenter. The New York Yankees held a press conference at their spring training home in Florida for Rodriguez to answer any further questions. The conference was attended by hundreds of media members wielding tape recorders and notepads. Reporters from North America, South America, Europe and Asia all stood by and watched Rodriguez admit to his faults. The media storm was vast, quick, and only a few weeks later it has seemed to dissipate. Sure there are a few stories still swirling around Rodriguez regarding his relatives, his meetings with Major League Baseball, and his performance this spring training. However, the fact of the matter is, the baseball-going public has become indifferent it seems. It is not a “story” anymore.
For the better part of a decade, the game of baseball has been slapped around regarding the steroid issue. Records have been broken, congressional meetings have been held, and legacies have been tarnished. Yet baseball shows no signs of slipping. Attendance sky-rocketed over the past few years and new stadiums seem to be built every season. For a problem that was destined to end baseball as we know it, the game has quietly stepped aside as the problem passes. Barring the struggling economy, baseball will be as strong as ever. Fans will whine and moan about how their favorite athletes are “cheating the game” and “tainting the integrity of baseball”, yet they will continue to purchase their favorite teams apparel, buy three-hundred dollar tickets to the ballgame, and pay nine dollars for a hot dog.
It is always nice to believe that we as human beings have a high moral ground, or that we are entitled to certain things. Yes, it is true, those athletes who test positive for performance enhancing substances have cheated. But does that type of action warrant the amount of criticism and denigration we inflict upon those players and the sport itself? The one attribute we hold most dear in our favorite athletes are their ability to be a “real” person, yet we ostracize them when they make “real” mistakes. We voice our outrage against these players, but the turnstiles are still used from April to October.
Professional baseball has been played in America for over one-hundred and twenty years. In that time there have been dozens of instances where integrity had been compromised and the playing field was not level. Until 1947, African-Americans were not even in the league. Bats have been corked, balls have been scuffed. The 1919 Chicago Black Sox are still referenced today for throwing the World Series. And the all-time hits leader in major league baseball, Pete Rose, has been kept out of the Hall of Fame for placing bets on games he played. There have been individuals littered across the landscape of the game who stopped at nothing to gain an unfair advantage. However, baseball continues to be our national pastime, fathers still use it as a way to connect with their sons and daughters, and no sport is more symbolic of new beginnings than baseball.
For over one-hundred and twenty years, America has stood by our pastime through the ups and downs. Steroids are just another chapter in the book of baseball. The naysayers who believe that the game is doomed have a very short memory. What the past has shown is that we, as a society, treat baseball as well as sports in general, as a microcosm of life. There are triumphs and there are defeats. There are heroes and there are villains. But such is life; we enjoy the game as a whole. Baseball is not about the destination, it is about the journey.
Oh what a night!
I'm not feeling too well today. My whole body is sore and one nostril is stuffed at all times. It's one of those days where everything hurts just a little bit. Not only that, I have a stye on my eyelid. Stye's are awful. They hurt. They're unattractive. And they look like eye herpes. So needless to say, I'm having a bit of a lie-in this evening. I mean, if I wasn't sick, I'd be clubbing it up and getting my scrabble on or whatever kids are doing these days. But no. Currently, I am sitting on my couch, a cup of chamomile tea with honey on the table in front of me (not gay), and trying to pay attention to what I am writing while I watch television.
Speaking of television, avoid turning on SNY when Seton Hall is playing. It is a horror film for anyone who enjoys the game of basketball. It's like an And1 game without all the skill. Ill-advised passes, hand-groping defense, token attempts at steals, deep threes. The type of play you might see at a CYO game. As I type, they are blowing their chance at any upset against #1 Pittsburgh. I do not know why I had my hopes up.
Since both Seton Hall and the Knicks are losing, I've decided to watch Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Which I must say, is clearly the best of the trilogy. The second movie of trilogies are usually the better ones. It seems as if the cast, directors, and producers all came together and decided that it needed to be better than the first one. Some examples include The Empire Strikes Back, The Godfather 2, D2: The Mighty Ducks. I'll make a list one of these days (maybe even in blog-form. Stay tuned).
Anyway, there were a few happenings in the world of sport over the past few days. Some of them interesting. Most of them not. But I thought I would share my opinions on them because I know you want them.
Matt Cassel traded to Chiefs for second round draft pick
It was part of the Mike Vrabel trade talked about yesterday. So, to sum up, the Patriots traded Mike Vrabel and Matt Cassel to the Chiefs for a second round draft pick (34th overall). Personally, I believe New England got hosed. But try telling that to a Patriots fan. Prior to the trade, I was talking to a guy I know who is a big New England fan. He was asking me how many first round draft picks Cassel is going to yield when he's traded. Come today, the Pats give up both Cassel and Vrabel, this is the first thing he says to me, "I think it's a good deal. 34th is practically first round". Nice. To them, when Belichick's involved, there is no downside.
When it comes to Cassel as an actual talent, I believe he is an average quarerback. I am from the school of thought that believes Cassel was a product of the system. It's easy to put up numbers when you have two All-World receivers in Wes Welker and Randy Moss. Plus, he didn't even lead his team to the playoffs (Kidding, Pats fans).
Off Topic Digression (Redundant?)
I switched over to watching Old School on TBS and I caught the ending. And underrated ending for an average movie I must say. I was hoping to add that anecdote and then have the clip ready for you to click on. But it's not on YouTube or any other streaming video website. This really upsets me. Usually, I think of a scene from a movie or television show and in two seconds, I am watching the video online. I pray for the day where we can view ANY scene from ANY movie or television show ever made. It's only a matter of time.
Back to your regularly scheduled blog post
Now that I think of it, there really weren't a lot of sports stories over the past few days. Just a bunch of little trades and signings.
Bart Scott signs six year deal with Jets
Believe me, I am happy about this. The Jets need a linebacker, bad. But did they really have to pay him THIS much. I guess that's just the nature of the beast. And I am hoping I say that previous sentence every time Scott sacks a quarterback next season.
Insert Friend: Wow, why did Bart Scott have to sack Tom Brady so hard?
Sean B. Fitzgerald (Me): That's just the nature of the beast.
I'm the beast, and it's my nature.
Based on the signing of Scott and the acquisition of Lito Sheppard for draft picks, it looks as if the Jets are in a "win now" mode. Which is kind of what mode they were in when they acquired Brett Favre last August. But I guess they weren't ready to "win now" then, but are ready to "win now" now? That sounds right, I guess. I'm just happy Favre is back in his Wranglers, chasing critters, riding his tractor, and not adding to his interception record.
I really should not be writing about the NFL as much as I am on February 28th. I understand that it is the most popular sport in this great country of ours, but can we please be obsessive about something else? I enjoy the NFL between September and the first week of February. In that time, I watch 9-12 hours of game footage, 10-15 hours of analysis, and an infinite amount of time worrying about my fantasy team a week. But as soon as the clock hits 0:00 on the Super Bowl, the "caring" part of my brain switches off for the NFL. I feel that it isn't even a conscience decision for me. It's more genetic.
Arod to meet with MLB officials Sunday
In case you want something to not care about. Here.
By the way, I would write about how Manny and Boras declined the Dodgers 2-year, $45 million offer, but the whole thing made me sick. Seriously, I really believe after hearing that, I became sick. Manny made me feel achy, and gave me the stye on my eye. I hate him. (But I want him on the Yankees)
Spring Training is here.
Everyone relax. Last night I saw baseball scores scrolling along the bottom of ESPN. All is right with the world.
Arod booed at Dunedin, Florida for first spring training game, homers
I mean, he homered off a guy who'll be bagging groceries in a couple weeks. But still, it's progress. Plus, he decided to talk to the media after the game, which suprised me. I truly thought he was going to take the Bonds' road after the press conference last week and not answer any steroids questions. The one thing that continues to baffle me is that after the game, he was picked up in a truck by his cousin Yuri Sucart. The same cousin who he accused of convincing him of taking steroids and injecting him with them. There are two ways I can take that piece of information. Either he is sticking it to everyone by saying, "Look, that was part of my past. Yuri and I don't deal with that stuff anymore. He is still my cousin and I am not going to alienate him over some mistakes we've made". Or, he literally does not get it. He needs someone to pick him up and there is nothing odd with having the same cousin who dealt with steroids pick you up after a spring training game. From what we've seen of Arod over the past eight or nine years, I am guessing the latter is correct. There is something off about Rodriguez that is clear to the public but not clear to his public relations' handlers. Up until last week, he had never said or done the right thing. Madonna, opting out during the World Series, flip-flopping over the WBC, his divorce, being awful during the playoffs. I give him credit for coming half clean last week, but if he continues to deal with his cousin, he is going to have to answer some more questions.
Tiger returns to golf yesterday by winning first round in Accenture Match Play
Yes! I can watch golf again. I'm suprised that the golf going public isn't dead from holding their breath for eight months. Look, I enjoy golf. I even play it sometimes. When the weather gets good, my father and I go to the driving ranges or play a nine hole Par 3 golf course on Sundays. It's a lot of fun. But watching the damn sport when Tiger isn't involved is more boring than a leaky faucet. As soon as Tiger went down with that knee injury last summer, I forgot about the sport altogether. Sure, I saw the highlights on ESPN. For instance, I know that Irishman Padraig Harrington won two majors in Tiger's absense. However, I didn't see one of his putts, drives, approach shots, or even him holding up the trophy. In order for golf to truly have a constant television audience, more players need to reach Tiger's level of skill. Or he at least needs to have a worthy advisary. And you're not allowed to say that Phil Mickelson is one. Once a year he destroys the field, hitting every fifty-foot putt and stays on the fairway the entire tournament. But the other 361 days of the year, he's hacking away with a putter in the brush. There are a few young players who seem to be on the verge of being competitive with Woods, but until then, golf won't matter without Tiger.
A player who probably should be under suspicion for steroid use: Part 1
Now that Alex Rodriguez has officially come out of the closet (so to speak) in regards to taking performance enhancing drugs, I believe it's safe to say that we should and will suspect EVERY player when their stats look a little "iffy". In no way am I accusing any player of taking PEDs, but I think we should take a closer look at a players performance when suspicion is warranted. Whether it be because of spikes in their numbers or an unexplained resurgence late in their career. That being said, here's the player:
Greg Vaughn. You remember him right? He played in the majors between the years of 1989 and 2003 for the Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Tampa Bay Rays, and Colorado Rockies. In that time he amassed 355 homeruns, 1475 hits, and 1072 RBI's. I bring up Greg's name because of his phenomenal 1998 season in which he hit 50 homeruns and 119 RBI's. Prior to 1998, Vaughn had been playing in the majors for nine seasons and his career high in homeruns and RBIs were 31 and 98, respectively. In 1998, in increased his career high in total bases by 68 (342).
Obviously, you can credit his resurgence simply by having a terrific year where the winds were with him, the balls rolled his way, and he honestly worked out more effectively and efficiently. But we are at a crossroads as fans. Are we to believe these players to be honest, hardworking, righteous individuals who shouldn't be under our suspicion if they never tested positive for a banned substance? Or should we suspect every player who performs at an abnormal level now that we know that no one is beyond temptation. Personally, I don't believe Greg Vaughn took PEDs at any time during his career. I think he was a terrific player who outperformed his own abilities in 1998 to lead his team to the World Series against the Yankees. But what Alex Rodriguez did last week was take away our innocence as fans. Now, no one is beyond suspicion.
Next up: Jeff Franceour
What Now?
What now, you ask? We move on. What else can we do? For us fans, we can't just give up on a sport altogether. But honestly, this can't possibly be a shock to anyone. We all liked to think that he was different. For all his emotional, psychological, personal, and sexual (Madonna) problems, we still thought he was clean. That all his homeruns that never seemed to land were just the product of divine talent and a historical work ethic. Are we nuts?
From what we know about Rodriguez, the most prevalent of those is that he is insanely insecure and obsessed with his numbers. Of course he took something. If he knew that players were doing drugs to gain an edge, the needle would be in his ass before his pants hit the floor. No one can gain an edge on Arod!
So he admitted to taking steroids from 2001-2003, and that's it. I don't believe it for a second. He stated that he felt an enourmous amount of pressure to perform when he was given that $252 million dollar contract from the Texas Rangers, so he decided to use steroids. Then in 2003, he realized the error of his ways and stopped. He never used again, he says. I don't believe it. For a man as insecure and paranoid about his legacy, why on Earth would he stop using when he was traded to the New York Yankees? If he feels pressured to use while performing in front of 19 fans in the middle of July, how can he just stop using when being traded to a team with a stadium that literally shakes when a homerun is hit. That's pressure. But according to him, he never used as a Yankee.
I asked a couple weeks ago for baseball to hurry up. Winter's dragging on. But now, it can take its time. There's no rush. Because there are still 103 names on that list from 2003 that will get out no matter what happens. Confidentiality? Out the window. Those names will be scrolling along the bottom of ESPN come hell or high water. And when that day comes, we will be shocked and appalled at the names. When we shouldn't be. As much as we revere and adore our athletes for their physical abilities; mentally, they're as weak as toddlers. Most of them are arrogant and selfish and will do anything or take anything for an edge.
I love baseball. But my love for it took another jab to the midsection yesterday. I feel like a battered wife. As much as baseball hits me, I'll come crawling back on my knees saying "It's changed. It's doing it because it loves me."
I was born in 1987, the beginning of the steroid era. This is basically all I know. I can't leave now.
Arod and Madonna make it official
Well not really. Arod and Madonna have long been rumored to be secretly working out or something for quite some time now. Now following the official announcement of Madonna's pending divorce from director Guy Ritchie, US Weekly tells us that Arod and Madonna are "definitely romantic". I literally shuddered when I typed that. This has been going on for a while now apparently. And to sum up the entire situation, I must quote the late Heath Ledger from his role in Ten Things I Hate About You:
"What is it with this chick? What does she have, beer flavored nipples or something?"
Seriously, what the hell is Arod doing. First off, he has more money that the gross national product of most countries in South America. He could get any woman he desires. Even though I get the sneaking suspiscion that he doesn't really "desire" women. But he chooses Madonna? According to her birth certificate she is 50 years old, but according to her face she died five years ago. Vanessa Rodriguez (Arod's Ex-Wife) was reached for comment regarding the relationship between Alex and Madonna:
"Hey! You just made the biggest mistake of your life, baby. I know you're gunna be missing me when you have that big, white, wrinkly body on you with his loose skin and old balls... gross! Ugh!"-Big Daddy
So before you know it, these two will be seen out in public and every single news outlet will use the same nickname for them. Like Bennifer or Brangelina. I thought I'd help them out by offering suggestions:
A-Mad
Mad Rod
Aronna
Anna
Malex
A-Man
Gross
Eh, that's all I got. Suggestions?
Mad Rod
AHHHHHH!
Once again Alex Rodriguez has made a mockery of baseball, the Yankees, and being a man entirely. According the NY Post, A-Rod had a "dinner" date with injured New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
"A-Rod, was running around the clubhouse asking everyone, 'Are we gonna play? Are we rained out? Are we postponed?' Every few minutes he'd come around and ask his teammates - or anyone else who was around - the same thing," according to one of the Herald's "spies." The game, which the Yankees won 19-8 to end the Red Sox's chance of winning the AL East, was played through a steady rain and was delayed another 31 minutes in the top of the fifth inning. "He was all excited," the Herald's "spy" said. "You know he's a big star (expletive) anyway and he was all worked up over his 'date' with Tommy."
Just another humiliating day as a Yankee fan. While Dustin Pedroia, Jonathan Papelbon, and the rest of the Boston Red Sox are busy defending their world series championship, the Yankees most talented player is fawning over the chance to snuggle and have "who gets to be the bigger spoon" fights with Tom Brady. After 12 years in the national spotlight, you'd think we'd have a gauge on who Arod actually is. But with each passing season, another creepy layer is revealed.
I know what you're thinking, "How come you're not ripping on Brady for having a date with Arod?" Two reasons. First of all, Tom Brady wasn't seen tickling himself over the chance to see Rodriguez. In a game no less. Brady probably is thinking, "Why not? I've got nothing else to do for the next 6 months." And second of all, Brady is a winner. When you win, crazy personal stuff is ignored, and sometimes revered. When people hear you study Kaballah and have an eerie, intimate relationship with Madonna, and you're a loser, they think you're a freak. If Tom Brady was pulling the same crap, people would say, "That must be his secret".
Ugh, only 9 more years of this...
I'm glad they don't have a shot from behind.
- @robdelaney His fault. He should've had his hands in fists. Doesn't he understand science?
- @YankeesWFAN So a coaches only responsibility is to make sure his players don't mutiny?
- Amendment 28: All links should open in a separate tab.
- @YankeesWFAN But he can't hit. He hasn't had an OPS over .900 since 2009.
- Oh, I get it. It's "MAID in Manhattan". Because she's a maid.
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