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Rest and Repeat: Days Off Helping To Keep Arod Fresh

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on July 28, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

After Alex Rodriguez belted three home runs in Saturday’s game against the Twins, he credited Joe Girardi with aiding his resurgence. How did the Yankees’ manager thank Arod for those kind words? By benching him the next day. No irony or sarcasm was intended above. Although Arod’s praise was based on Girardi’s support during the winter, […]

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Have Marlins Gone Off Deep End? Dispelling Misconceptions About Giancarlo Stanton’s Historic Contract

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, Baseball, Business and Finance, Hot Stove, MLB, Yankees on November 18, 2014 | 6 Comments »

The Miami Marlins must be crazy. That seems to be the conventional wisdom in the wake of the franchise’s decision to commit $325 million dollars over 13 years to Giancarlo Stanton. But, is this reaction to an admittedly mind-boggling contract based upon sound analysis, or simply a visceral response to the exorbitant salaries of professional […]

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Time for Critics to Render Unto Jeter What Is Jeter’s

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, Baseball, Derek Jeter, Media, MLB, Yankees on September 3, 2014 | 2 Comments »

Derek Jeter’s farewell tour has been a victory lap for the Hall of Fame shortstop. In cities throughout baseball, fans have cast aside their loyalties to shower appreciation on the Yankees’ Captain, who spent most of the last 20 years helping the Bronx Bombers repeatedly beat their favorite teams. Although the fan response has been […]

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Beltran Blast Brings Bombers Back from Brink, Joins Legacy of Two-Out Heroes in Yankee History

Posted in Arod, Baseball, Don Mattingly, MLB, Yankee History, Yankees on June 21, 2014 | 5 Comments »

Carlos Beltran is officially a Yankee. An extraordinarily clutch hit has become a rite of passage for newcomers to the Bronx, and, with last night’s walk off home run against Baltimore, Beltran finally earned his pinstripes…in a big way. Not only did the struggling switch hitter rescue the Yankees from a frustrating loss, but he […]

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Getting to Heart of Kershaw Extension: Is Dodger Lefty Worth All That Money?

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, Baseball, Hot Stove, MLB on January 16, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Move over Alex Rodriguez. Clayton Kershaw is now the highest paid player in baseball history. At an average annual value of $30.7 million, the lefty’s seven year, $215 million contract extension (with an opt out after year five) has trumped the annuitized value of Rodriguez’ current deal. Although this probably isn’t the best week to […]

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Many Questions Remain After Arod Suspension

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, Baseball, MLB, PEDs, Yankees on January 11, 2014 | 1 Comment »

Arbitrator Frederic Horowitz has decided to reduce Alex Rodriguez’ suspension to 162 games, which, make no mistake about it, is a victory for Major League Baseball. So, after months of drama more suitable to daytime TV, it’s finally case closed! Or, is it? As much as MLB and its weary fans would like to put the […]

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Updating Yankees Payroll for Arod Suspension

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, Baseball, Yankees on January 11, 2014 | 1 Comment »

Despite being given at least a temporary reprieve from nearly $24 million worth of Alex Rodriquez’ 2014 AAV, the Yankees still have very little hope of compiling a payroll below the luxury tax threshold of $189 million. Below is a snapshot of the team’s current payroll with basic assumptions made for four arbitration-eligible players. Yankees […]

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