I'm more convinced than ever that ARod hits 40/120 this year and 6 HRs in the World Series:
"Now that A-Rod's pursuit looks as counterfeit as Bonds', they should do what's best for the organization:
Cut him loose - no matter the cost.
As difficult as it is to imagine eating $270 million, the Bombers will be making a statement, not just for the Yankee brand but for baseball as a whole.
They will be applauded for it."
They will be applauded the most by the team who picks up ARod on the cheap.
How have the Giants done since ridding themselves of Barry Bonds? The Giants won 72 games last year. The players really responded well without the distraction.
"The Yankees operate under two basic tenets: The relentless pursuit of championships and the fierce protection of their brand. If they are going to remain true to both, then they have no choice but to sever ties with Rodriguez."
Get rid of 120 RBIs because that will help you win the championship.
As for the Yankee brand, I like how ARod is the last straw, but Giambi, Pettitte, Sheffield, Clemens, Stanton, Canseco, IRod, and Matt Lawton were not.
I can't wait for ARod to win the World Series MVP.
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That has to be one of the worst articles ever written.
I really hope Jeter is on that list of 104 players. That would be funny.
He picked two tenets out of thin air. Then didn't really explain how Saturday's revelations are going to hurt either one. The Yankee brand is a bit ethereal, but I know the attendance and merch sales are way up since 2004.
I also like Lupica's ludicrous notion that the pre-ARod/pre-Giambi Yankees never tried to oustpend everybody. Well, they did a pretty good job of outspending everybody, even if they weren't trying.
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