As the New York Yankees say hello to a plethora of prospects
over the next couple of months and years the bittersweet reality is they will
have to say goodbye to a few as well. It’s simple mathematics. You only have 40
available roster spots and 25 active roster spots and when you want to call up
one of your top prospects, Aaron Judge, Tyler Austin or today’s showcase check
in Jorge Mateo for example, you have to let a few go in order to accommodate.
Today the Yankees say goodbye to Alex Rodriguez as he rides off into the sunset
leaving his playing career behind so possibly the Yankees can welcome someone
in his place.
So let’s get nostalgic with the past and bring you Alex
Rodriguez’s career stats as they stand today:
Year | G | PA | R | H | 2B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
22 Yrs | 2782 | 12199 | 2021 | 3114 | 547 | 696 | 2084 | 329 | 1338 | 2285 | .295 | .380 | .550 | .930 | 140 |
This is going to be an emotional night for many but maybe
none more than me. I love Alex and I mean that. I loved him in Seattle, loved
him in Texas, loved him after his interview with Peter gammons admitting steroid
use, loved him after he slapped the glove of a Boston Red Sox player, loved him
after Biogenesis and loved him even after he opted out of his contract during
the World Series. I’m going to miss him and by the end of the day I think
you’ll fully realize that.
This is Alex Rodriguez Day here on the blog. Everyone stand
up.
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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)