A-Rod

Alex Rodriquez is hands down the best player in baseball. Its July 17th and A-Rod is batting .310 with 32 home runs, 89 RBIS, 84 Runs, 22 Doubles 9SB and a slugging percentage of .658. His projected numbers for this season are .310 average, 58 Home Runs, 160 RBIS. MVP numbers. A-Rod’s RBIS and Home Runs at this point in the season are what good players hit all year. A-Rod is first in Home Runs, Runs, OPS,RBIS, and Slugging Percentage. The numbers don’t lie. Without A-ROD the Yankees could be at the bottom of the American League East. He has carried them on his back for the entire season. For a guy who was called un- clutch he seems to be completely the opposite this season. He is batting .444 with the bases loaded with 2 Home Runs in his 9 plate appearances. He is batting. 333 close and late with 5 Home Runs in 45 Plate appearances. In Fenway Park against arch rival Boston Red Sox A-Rod is hitting .391 with 3 Home runs in 23 plate appearances including a huge 2 out 9TH inning home run of Boston closer Jonathan Papelbon.
A-Rod’s 9TH inning numbers are absolutely ridiculous. He is batting .500 in 33 plate appearances with 7 home runs and 18 RBIS. Rodriquez has also been playing an outstanding third base. He has a .978 fielding percentage will be in contention for his first Gold Glove as a third basemen. He won two already as a short stop. A-Rod is on pace to win his 3rd MVP in the past 5 seasons. Only in New York can a guy this good get booed. For a player like Barry Bonds it most be very difficult to go on the road and get booed every night. However, when he plays at home in San Francisco the fans treat him like king. A-Rod last season was booed everywhere. Especially at home. Its one thing to be booed on the road however, the hardest thing for an athlete is to be booed by his own fans. Fortunately this year A-Rod realized he is the best player in baseball and stopped worrying about the media and fans and started worrying about hitting and winning.
Now the fans in New York seem to love #13. However, the question everyone is asking is will he be in New York next year? I believe so. Bottom line, next year A-Rod is going to play where he wants to play. There is no question the money will be there for A-Rod in New York or somewhere else. He is expected to make over 30 million next season. If A-Rod does opt out other places A-Rod might end up in are Anaheim, Chicago, San Francisco, or Boston. It would be Brain Cashman’s worst nightmare watching A-Rod put on a Red Sox uniform.
I strongly believe A-Rod will be in pinstripes next season. The Yankees have until November 10th to give Rodriquez an extension. That is 10 days after the World Series. This gives the Yankees a lot of time. The Yankees really want to get this done as quickly as possible. Not only do they need A-Rod. But, if they are able to keep him from opting out they get the remaining 30 million owed by the Texas Rangers. The Yankees have been playing very good baseball. I believe they will find a way into the playoffs. I believe this is going to be a magical season for the Yankees and they are going to find a way to win the World Series. Most people would think that’s a long shot. But, weren’t most people booing A-Rod last year? Even if the Yankees don’t win the World Series I believe A-Rod will still sign with the Yankees. A-Rod is going to play where he wants to play. I believe he will want to stay in New York. Firstly, the money will be there. Whatever Scott Boras asks for the Yankees will deliver. Secondly the Yankees have a chance to win now. Something a team like San Francisco cant do now. Also, the media and fans are finally embracing him. Whatever happens all Yankee fans better be crossing their fingers that A-Rod signs an extension. You booed him last year , but I have a funny feeling when this guy is gone you are going to really miss him.