ESPN just reported Arod our until at least May

[puppet]

Arod our until at least May. Having surgery on his hip. Karma anyone?

[Tx Oriole]

Arod our until at least May. Having surgery on his hip. Karma anyone?

No. It is unfortunate when someone is injured. Even if you don't like the man.

[puppet]

No. It is unfortunate when someone is injured. Even if you don't like the man.

gosh, i'm sorry. wasn't relishing in it just pointing out that something bad happened to someone who did something bad. jeez, unreal.

[bobmc]

Five four three two seconds before the word schadenfreude appears here...:rolleyestf: - oops there it is!

[O'sWhyNot52]

gosh, i'm sorry. wasn't relishing in it just pointing out that something bad happened to someone who did something bad. jeez, unreal.

Seriously...All the OP said was "Karma". Try not overeact so much, although I know that is the MO of alot of the posters on here.

[jdouble777]

That is exactly the two month jump we needed to steal some games from the Yanks. Posada is old and not too much of a weapon any more, same goes with Jeter, and for the most part Matsui, Cano flopped last year and may not rebound, I have no idea who will replace ARod at 3B but there hitting ability certainly won't rival his, Tex is super stud, they have some rookie playing center field, and Damon will be Damon. That lineup does not strike fear. A foursome of Damon, Jeter, Tex, A-Rod....a little different story. I forgot about Nady, big deal, I think will manage. If C.C. and Burnett go on the DL, and Wang is not exactly a pillar of durability, they are done, again.

[jdouble777]

No. It is unfortunate when someone is injured. Even if you don't like the man.

The guy is going to make over 500 million in two contracts, his wife divorced him during an affair scandal, he admitted to using steroids long after the issue was presented to the public (hiding in the shadows with his fingers crossed), sold out and of course went to play for the yankees, and IMO has the one of the most superficial personalities of anyone I have ever seen interviewed. I have no, and I mean absolutely no pity for the man, when he starts acting a little less like Steinbrenner and a lot more like Cal Ripken, Jr. then we can have this discussion.

Furthermore, he has hit 50+ HRs three times in his career, two of which came during an admitted steriod period and the other was in 2007, think he was juicing not so long ago....?

Fact:

http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1274&position=3B/SS

A-Rod's contract details:

http://mlbcontracts.blogspot.com/2005/01/new-york-yankees_111398168678860040.html

[puppet]

Seriously...All the OP said was "Karma". Try not overeact so much' date=' although I know that is the MO of alot of the posters on here.[/quote']

Thank you!

[zff4]

This is a good reminder why constructing a good, solid bench is desirable and we've got one of the best O's bench that I can remember for the last few years. It makes a difference.

[yeoledugger]

A-Rod’s absence during the month of April will place more pressure on Tex to produce immediately for his new team. It will be interesting to watch how Tex handles it under the glare of the New York media.

[zff4]

No. It is unfortunate when someone is injured. Even if you don't like the man.

This is a non-threatening, minor, run-of-the-mill easily treatable condition.

If they drop in the standings, I say wallow in his misfortune.

[backwardsk]

This is a non-threatening, minor, run-of-the-mill easily treatable condition.

If they drop in the standings, I say wallow in his misfortune.

It is? So they've ruled out the degenerative hip condition rumors that have been floating around? I haven't been paying close attention.

[Birds08]

I'm disappointed that I won't be able to boo the hell out of ARod on opening day at the yard. I guess Tex will have to suffice.

[Mad Mark]

If you spend as much time with your foot in your mouth as Miss Pay-Fraud does, you will eventually wind up with hip problems. It's a simple law of nature! :laughlol:

And, after re-reading the Torre/Verducci book, I think you can make a good case for 2007 being an "enhanced" year for Miss Pay-Fraud. Probably sprinters' drugs rather than bulk drugs, but still, a good case could be made on the anecdotal evidence, IMO.

[zff4]

It is? So they've ruled out the degenerative hip condition rumors that have been floating around? I haven't been paying close attention.

They haven't ruled out anything and the story isn't yet confirmed as true. So far there's nothing to suggest anyone is concerned in a major way.