Fake-Rod is back in more than one way. Today he won his 3rd MVP, the 2nd with the Yankees after a huge season, but I am not here to talk about that.I'm still not happy with Fake-Rod.
He did the best thing for himself by going back to the Yankees to negotiate himself after a huge public fallout, but it was too little too late. My problem with Fake-Rod is that he took his agents word, an agent who doesn't seem to listen to his clients, only the free agent market.
Yes, it was a botched publicity stunt, miscalculated and a big mistake. It was Fake-Rod's choice and he decided with his wallet and not his heart, which apparently was still with the Yankees. But all the while, it looks like he was influenced by Scott Boras or at the very least took his agents word that opting out was his best option.Fake-Rod has a lot to prove now that he's in NY for the rest of his career.
As he said today, he'd trade in his three MVPs for a world championship, and to be a true Yankee he will have to win one. It's certainly a good probabilty that Fake-Rod will break the HR record in the pinstripes, which will bring in revenue and be a part of his salary. But I'm wondering if they worked in some incentives for him to win a championship. No wait--how about perform well in the playoffs while in the pinstripes and win a championship?
Either way, Fake-Rod is not a true Yankee in this fans' heart yet. His MVP seasons have been great, but he's not as intense as a Paul O'Neil, not as magical as a Derek Jeter, and not as quietly leading as a Bernie Williams. He is still finding his place after four years.
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Fake-Rod? Without a doubt, the Yankees are a better team with A-Rod than without. Apparently he did follow his heart, which is why he is still in pinstripes.
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I wrote an earlier article on A-Rod when he opted out before even negotiating with the Yankees. He may have always wanted to stay with the Yankees, but he let his agent get in his head. Basically, had A-Rod stuck to his guns, not opted out, and told his agent what he wanted to do then all would be well. But instead he took the greedy road, let Boras do the talking, and it was as I put it very fake, superficial, and stupid. Going back to negotiate without Boras was admirable, but I still have a sour taste in my mouth.
Yes, the Yankees are better with him (during the regular season at least), but let's see if he can be part of a championship team. He has 10 years to accomplish that.
i didn't want peyton manning, the tv-commercial whore, to win a ring, i CERTAINLY don't want fey-rod to shake his choke rep...
jeez, get to work... johan santana almost a red sock...
hoo hoo...
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