Lost amid all of the hype and flack of Joe Torre's book and A-Rod's steroids is the fact the Yankees had an amazing off season. Watched some of the pre-season game on YES last night and liked what I saw. Sabathia, Texiera and Burnett are huge. Jorge looks good. The lineup is menacing. Let the drive for 27 begin!
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Friday, February 27, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Your thoughts on A-Rod?
It's been almost a week since A-Rod met wth the press in Tampa. Most say it did not go well and there have already been some holes poked in his story. Mattingly came out today and defended him, while others in the media are really throwing him under the bus. What are your thoughts on A-Rod? Please just click on the word "comments" below to share your thoughts ...
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
A-Rod to meet the press
A-Rod will address the media today at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. More than 200 reporters are expected to grill him about the fact he tested postive for steroids while playing for the Texas Rangers six years ago. As a sign of unity, Jeter, Posada, Rivera, Pettite, Texiera and Girardi are expected to attend. If you are anywhere near a radio or TV, you should be able to check it out. Hey, remember when the first offical day of camp was all about the excitment of the upcoming season? Yanks added three great players this winter and are going into a glorious new stadium, yet none of that will probably be even mentioned today. Oh well, let's just get this over with ...
Saturday, February 7, 2009
A-Rod was juicin'
BREAKING NEWS - Sports Illustrated is reporting that Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steriods in 2oo3 while playing for the Texas Rangers. Here is the story from the New York Daily News: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2009/02/07/2009-02-07_star_yankee_slugger_alex_rodriguez_teste.html
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