The New York Yankees find themselves in a bit of a Catch 22
as we sit here on August 15
th. The team came into the season not
expecting nor relying on now 40 year old Alex Rodriguez whatsoever but that has
not gone according to plan. Alex has far exceeded anyone’s expectations and is
now a daily staple in the #3 hole of the Yankees lineup. The Yankees have been
able to keep him fresh and healthy by keeping him as a DH only but the dog days
of summer may be starting to get to him. Alex has hit one home run in over two
weeks now and may be finally starting to break down and wear out, but that’s
just my opinion anyway. What’s yours? Twitter Poll incoming!
Personally I think the call up for Greg Bird will be
Rodriguez’s, and the Yankees, saving grace. The offense pretty much needs one
of Alex or Mark Teixeira in the lineup at all times to have a chance to win on
most nights and having Bird allows the team to get a little flexible. While
Teixeira DH’s Bird can play first base while Alex rides the bench and gets a
much needed rest. While Alex DH’s Teixeira can sit and relax knowing a suitable
backup in Bird is in the field and at the plate. This rotation can get Bird
plenty of at bats and can keep Teixeira and Rodriguez healthy and fresh for the
stretch run and for the chase of the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League
East Division race.
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do is be on the lookout for our next Twitter Poll tweet where we will not use
your responses without informing you first.
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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)