A-Rod's likelihood of 800 using the Favorite Toy:
After 2007: 41%After 2008: 34%After 2009: 24%After 2010: 16%After 2011: 0%After 2012: 0%After 2013: 0%
http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/billjames
― clemenza, Sunday, 12 January 2014 21:54 (ten years ago) link
free Tanaka money!
― action bronson pinchot (sanskrit), Monday, 13 January 2014 00:44 (ten years ago) link
http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/10282537/new-york-yankees-relegate-alex-rodriguez-spring-training
NEW YORK -- If Alex Rodriguez were to attend spring training next month despite his suspension, the Yankees could relegate him to the team's minor league facility, baseball officials told ESPNNewYork.com on Sunday.The Yankees will not make any final decisions about their course of action until speaking with the commissioner's office about the loophole in the suspension rules."These are uncharted waters," one official said.Rodriguez has made it known he will be in Tampa, Fla. "As of now, Alex is planning on attending spring training," his spokesman, Ron Berkowitz, said.Berkowitz said he could not answer if Rodriguez would still go if he were slated to be on the minor league side.Technically, according to sources, Rodriguez is allowed to train at the club's facility during spring training because his discipline for violating the Joint Drug Agreement covers the regular season and the postseason, not the preseason.Since Rodriguez is not on the Yankees' 40-man roster because of the suspension, one official said that would give the Yankees the right to send him to workouts with minor leaguers instead of Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira and the rest of his big-league contemporaries.One official said the Yankees could go as far as to have Rodriguez on the minor league side but instruct their coaches to basically ignore him -- to not hit him grounders or throw him batting practice.
The Yankees will not make any final decisions about their course of action until speaking with the commissioner's office about the loophole in the suspension rules.
"These are uncharted waters," one official said.
Rodriguez has made it known he will be in Tampa, Fla.
"As of now, Alex is planning on attending spring training," his spokesman, Ron Berkowitz, said.
Berkowitz said he could not answer if Rodriguez would still go if he were slated to be on the minor league side.
Technically, according to sources, Rodriguez is allowed to train at the club's facility during spring training because his discipline for violating the Joint Drug Agreement covers the regular season and the postseason, not the preseason.
Since Rodriguez is not on the Yankees' 40-man roster because of the suspension, one official said that would give the Yankees the right to send him to workouts with minor leaguers instead of Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira and the rest of his big-league contemporaries.
One official said the Yankees could go as far as to have Rodriguez on the minor league side but instruct their coaches to basically ignore him -- to not hit him grounders or throw him batting practice.
― christmas candy bar (al leong), Monday, 13 January 2014 04:37 (ten years ago) link
stupid tampering preventing clubs from crying foul over the salary relief for nyy
― The Dance Twerking Was MADE So (Jimmy The Mod Awaits The Return Of His Beloved), Monday, 13 January 2014 13:45 (ten years ago) link
http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/ARODMLB01132014.pdf * MLB is an “unincorporated association”???!! [page 5] * hGH on-demand helped ARod OPS .222 in the 2012 ALCS [page 52] * Horowitz saw 162 angels dancing on the pin of the Neifi Perez and Guillermo Mota precedents [pages 72 & 74]
― TracerHandVEVO (Tracer Hand), Tuesday, 14 January 2014 08:28 (ten years ago) link
thinking Point One is related to competitors-in-business-together, also possibly antitrust exemption.
― eclectic husbandry (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 14 January 2014 12:01 (ten years ago) link
Poz hits this pretty wellhttp://joeposnanski.com/joeblogs/the-60-minutes-report/
At the end of the 60 Minutes report, all is ugliness. A-Rod is guilty and lying, surely, Anthony Bosch seems a first-class lowlife, Rob Manfred comes across as Old Man Potter from “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and the only winner in the whole mess — THE ONLY WINNER — seems to be the drugs themselves, which apparently work miracles and, if used right, are undetectable.
― frogbs, Tuesday, 14 January 2014 14:54 (ten years ago) link
Allen Barra also unimpressed with Bosch n' Buddy
http://www.salon.com/2014/01/14/the_real_a_rod_scandal_everything_you_think_about_alex_rodriguez_is_wrong/
― eclectic husbandry (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 15 January 2014 03:31 (ten years ago) link
Is this the lowest point of Selig's tenure as commissioner? I'm thinking it might be.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Wednesday, 15 January 2014 08:38 (ten years ago) link
To people following closely, yes, but I doubt that's true as to general reaction out there--I suspect Selig's getting exactly what he wants, a perception that he's being tough on a villainous reprobate (for the time being, at least). I say that as someone who's far from a fan of his.
― clemenza, Wednesday, 15 January 2014 12:22 (ten years ago) link
a-rod should play in cuba this year
― mookieproof, Friday, 17 January 2014 02:01 (ten years ago) link
season ends in March!
― eclectic husbandry (Dr Morbius), Friday, 17 January 2014 02:04 (ten years ago) link
Several angry major league players wanted Alex Rodriguez kicked out of their union after he sued it last week, but staff lawyers told them expulsion was not allowed.
http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/10329442/players-wanted-alex-rodriguez-kicked-union
― eclectic husbandry (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 22 January 2014 10:23 (ten years ago) link
http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/t_original/19dd2z7c014xfjpg.jpg
― eclectic husbandry (Dr Morbius), Friday, 24 January 2014 12:41 (ten years ago) link
All is forgiven.
― Neil Nosepicker (Leee), Friday, 24 January 2014 16:17 (ten years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFjOpqtKRq4
― mookieproof, Saturday, 8 February 2014 02:34 (ten years ago) link
God, I had no idea there was an actual clip of that--fantastic. My assumption was always that they just dubbed in all the screaming from old Godzilla movies.
― clemenza, Saturday, 8 February 2014 20:44 (ten years ago) link
root root root for the Centaur
http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2015/1/27/7922569/alex-rodriguez-yankees-contract-biogenesis
― touch of a love-starved cobra (Dr Morbius), Thursday, 29 January 2015 02:45 (nine years ago) link
man, if he could somehow manage to pass Bonds (109 to go). The MLB "treatment" would be the funniest thing ever.
― touch of a love-starved cobra (Dr Morbius), Friday, 13 February 2015 12:49 (nine years ago) link
@SportsCenterBREAKING: Alex Rodriguez tells @AndrewMarchand that he will retire after 2017 season when his contract expires.
― mookieproof, Wednesday, 23 March 2016 18:32 (eight years ago) link
major comedy potential in the farewell tour
― we can be heroes just for about 3.6 seconds (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 23 March 2016 18:33 (eight years ago) link
passes Aaron with last at bat of career, fails to touch third, called out.
― pandit pran nathalie (sanskrit), Thursday, 24 March 2016 15:21 (eight years ago) link
His (presumably) final year is shaping up to be Willie Mays/Steve Carlton-level awful.
― clemenza, Tuesday, 26 July 2016 16:14 (seven years ago) link
his 41st bday is tomorrow
― johnny crunch, Tuesday, 26 July 2016 16:26 (seven years ago) link
mike schmidt-y
― I look forward to hearing from you shortly, (Karl Malone), Tuesday, 26 July 2016 16:38 (seven years ago) link
Dick Vitale @DickieV 21m21 minutes agoDoes @AROD retire?@Buster_ESPN Yankees, A-Rod to hold press conference
― johnny crunch, Sunday, 7 August 2016 02:36 (seven years ago) link
Alex Rodriguez retiring, taking position with Yankees
Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez will retire from baseball and take a job with the organization as a special advisor and instructor, the club announced.
He will play his final game on Friday, August 12, and sign a new contract to work with the club running through the 2017 season. He will report directly to owner Hal Steinbrenner, with his role starting in the 2017 season.
― I look forward to hearing from you shortly, (Karl Malone), Sunday, 7 August 2016 16:42 (seven years ago) link
He said Steinbrenner reached out to him on Wednesday to begin discussing his transition. Rodriguez would not elaborate on details.
...“As far as milestones,” he said, “I would have had an unbelievable time trying to go after them...I would have had fun not only trying to hit home runs but help the team finish on a strong note. Those were not the cards I was dealt, and I’m at peace with the organization’s decision.”
― I look forward to hearing from you shortly, (Karl Malone), Sunday, 7 August 2016 16:44 (seven years ago) link
Aug. 12? Here's your hat, what's your hurry...
― clemenza, Sunday, 7 August 2016 16:54 (seven years ago) link
little harsh
― illegal economic migration (Tracer Hand), Sunday, 7 August 2016 21:24 (seven years ago) link
weird they wouldn't try to milk a 700 celebration when they're not in contention
― qualx, Sunday, 7 August 2016 21:46 (seven years ago) link
http://siphotos.tumblr.com/post/20410441337/shortstops-clockwise-l-r-alex-gonzalez-edgar
wtf
― have you ever even read The Drudge Report? Have you gone on Stormfron (k3vin k.), Sunday, 7 August 2016 21:58 (seven years ago) link
cool chainz
― mookieproof, Sunday, 7 August 2016 22:02 (seven years ago) link
http://www.si.com/mlb/2016/08/09/alex-rodriguez-trade-red-sox-yankees-alternate-history?xid=si_social
whoa i had forgotten about this aborted trade: would have involved up to 5 superstars at various points of their careers: a-rod, manny ramirez, nomar, magglio ordonez, jon lester
― have you ever even read The Drudge Report? Have you gone on Stormfron (k3vin k.), Tuesday, 9 August 2016 18:41 (seven years ago) link
Benching A-Rod wasn't about winning -- it was vindictive
― mookieproof, Wednesday, 10 August 2016 18:38 (seven years ago) link
Wally still gettin paid for that 'outraged' shtick
― The Hon. J. Piedmont Mumblethunder (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 10 August 2016 19:25 (seven years ago) link
@AndrewMarchandJoe Girardi: "My job description does not entail farewell tours."@Ken_RosenthalJeter in 2014: Fifth-worst OPS among qualifiers, batted second in 141 of his 145 games.
@Ken_RosenthalJeter in 2014: Fifth-worst OPS among qualifiers, batted second in 141 of his 145 games.
i'm sure girardi's in a tough spot, but maybe avoid straight-up bullshit
― mookieproof, Wednesday, 10 August 2016 21:54 (seven years ago) link
0-4 tonight drops his average to .199.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIpxik8thbc
― clemenza, Friday, 12 August 2016 03:50 (seven years ago) link
hey they took Reggie outta mothballs for this
― The Hon. J. Piedmont Mumblethunder (Dr Morbius), Friday, 12 August 2016 23:04 (seven years ago) link
animatronic Lou Piniella
― The Hon. J. Piedmont Mumblethunder (Dr Morbius), Friday, 12 August 2016 23:05 (seven years ago) link
and it starts to pour lol
― The Hon. J. Piedmont Mumblethunder (Dr Morbius), Friday, 12 August 2016 23:07 (seven years ago) link
@Stefmara#NowPlayingatYankeeStadium Miami 2017 -Billy Joel
― mookieproof, Friday, 12 August 2016 23:46 (seven years ago) link
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u55/BJ_BOBBI_JO9/Weather%20related%20%20non%20seasonal/28_2_8v.gif
― nomar, Friday, 12 August 2016 23:47 (seven years ago) link
whatamoment
― mookieproof, Saturday, 13 August 2016 02:47 (seven years ago) link
12 (or 13?) seasons. 1 championship. #missionaccomplished
― nomar, Saturday, 13 August 2016 02:52 (seven years ago) link
not a winner, obviously
at least we have tebow
― mookieproof, Saturday, 13 August 2016 03:02 (seven years ago) link
apparently he Marlins are interested :|
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Monday, 15 August 2016 19:23 (seven years ago) link
literal retirement home
― qualx, Monday, 15 August 2016 21:57 (seven years ago) link
Trying to figure out if Stanton's injury makes this more or less likely. Are they interested because they figure they're out of it and 700 home runs might sell some tickets (more likely now), or is it that they were thinking he might have made a difference in a close wild-card finish (less likely)?
― clemenza, Monday, 15 August 2016 22:02 (seven years ago) link
Might put some butts in the seats. Might prove to be a useful bench bat. And the price is right.
― Mad Piratical (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Monday, 15 August 2016 23:22 (seven years ago) link
if only he'd been a centaur
― mookieproof, Tuesday, 18 July 2017 18:34 (six years ago) link
happy birthday 2 arod
― johnny crunch, Thursday, 27 July 2017 14:12 (six years ago) link
today i learned his gf is J-Lo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VgLkk_drx4
― the ignatius rock of ignorance (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 12 May 2018 00:32 (five years ago) link
Hey @AROD , let’s get nutty. 02.03.19 🥜 pic.twitter.com/qpxLR9LZZ7— Mr. Peanut (@MrPeanut) January 23, 2019
― omar little, Sunday, 27 January 2019 22:39 (five years ago) link
He and J-Lo just got engaged.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Buzz2J8ADNB/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_mid=XAZRMgABAAEUBzVAlXtf48i4S0Ki
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Sunday, 10 March 2019 04:12 (five years ago) link
https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2019/05/931/524/jlo-arod.jpg
kind of bitter that a-rod didn't wear a centaur outfit
― mookieproof, Tuesday, 7 May 2019 14:21 (four years ago) link
Xpost word is that it'll never happen cause of his philandering
― nathom, Tuesday, 7 May 2019 17:41 (four years ago) link
Do you ever think about death?
https://www.si.com/mlb/2020/03/28/donald-trump-alex-rodriguez-coronavirus-advice
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 28 March 2020 06:40 (four years ago) link
I do think it's kinda cool that our overlords brought in Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker to punch up the last few scenes
― Yanni Xenakis (Hadrian VIII), Saturday, 28 March 2020 13:07 (four years ago) link
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FpcLE5SWAAAq0ez.jpg
― mookieproof, Tuesday, 21 February 2023 16:03 (one year ago) link
BOOK
― Blues Guitar Solo Heatmap (Free Download) (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Tuesday, 21 February 2023 16:18 (one year ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YrDQ18P9x4
― omar little, Tuesday, 21 February 2023 16:19 (one year ago) link
is he wearing any clothes??
― Tracer Hand, Tuesday, 21 February 2023 18:59 (one year ago) link
Omg
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Tuesday, 21 February 2023 19:00 (one year ago) link
This sounds like a Seinfeld plot, like we check in after the end of the weekend and George/A-Rod has written, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" and nothing else.
― Unfairport Convention (PBKR), Tuesday, 21 February 2023 19:09 (one year ago) link
BOOK! by A-RODBOO! by Kids in the HallBO! by Bo Jackson
― President of Destiny Encounters International (Karl Malone), Tuesday, 21 February 2023 19:19 (one year ago) link