None of the writers have mentioned this possibility, and I think if it was this, it wouldn't be a special press conference and A-Rod wouldn't be part of it.Either he's retiring at the end of the season or it's a press conference to say "get off our backs with the ARod questions" presser, where Girardi will say "this is the only time I'll answer anymore ARod AB's questions for the rest of the year."
None of the writers have mentioned this possibility, and I think if it was this, it wouldn't be a special press conference and A-Rod wouldn't be part of it.
Nice! "We don't hold press conferences for .244 hitters."Varitek busts into the presser and shoves him to the ground. Drops mic and leaves.
I'll risk being the pedant and point out he was traded to the Yankees, he didn't sign there.6 years with an OPS well over .900 and another 6 years over 1.00. I remember being just awed by what this kid did in 1996 as a 20-year old SS: .358/36/123 and 9.4 WAR - as a 20 year old! I'll be damned if every Sox fan I knew didn't want him on our team. At least up until he turned 28 and signed with the Yanks.
Arguably, the most polarizing MLB player of my generation.
(Meanwhile, in the AL East, Jeter was a 22 year old ROY and Nomar was getting his first AB's with the Sox)
Obviously I don't know any more than anyone else, but IMO you're really overthinking it. This has nothing to do with Ichiro or the Olympics or Ken Griffey Jr., this has to do with A-Rod realizing NY is done giving him ABs and whatever conversations Cashman and Hal and Girardi have had with him since the trading deadline. It also probably has something to do with him seeing Tex's press conference the other day, but outside of that, it is all about him and his present and future for NY (non-existent), another team (theoretically possible), or if it's time to hang it up at age 41. We'll know in nine hours, or sooner if it leaks.
Maybe he finally agreed to a buyout last night. Maybe they are releasing him now because they want to make a roster move before their game today, and you sort of have to have a press conference when you release A-Rod.But who holds a press conference on a Sunday MORNING?
Their game is at 1, and presumably this couldn't wait until Monday.But who holds a press conference on a Sunday MORNING?
He's taking his talents to South Beach
It's a three-year extension
He's changing his name to Seabiscuit.
Girardi's retiring and A-Rod's taking over as a player-manager.
They are announcing a new team endorsement deal with Tic Tacs.
Maybe they're naming a disease after him.
Not sure how everyone is missing the most obvious answer here: the press conference is to announce that he finally is ready to fully transition to a centaur, and Cashman and Girardi are there to stand behind him.
Arod taking over the role as the Yankees 16th Captain.
Varitek busts into the presser and shoves him to the ground. Drops mic and leaves.
ARod is announcing that he is buying the Yankees.
But who holds a press conference on a Sunday MORNING?
Jesus?
Maybe Asheville needs a DH.It has to be an outright release to try to join another team to get to 700, right?
If he were really going for image rehabilitation, it might be more likely they'd be using that money to start a new charity or something.I wonder if he will announce his retirement and leave money on the table, including the 20 million he is owed for 2017? I don't think people are expecting A-Rod to do that, but he has made so much money during his career--it would be a graceful way to exit while remaining in the good graces of Yankees fans and the Yankees organization. In turn, perhaps the Yankees will hire him to work for the organization in some capacity.
I've heard that A-Rod, unlike Jeter, wants to stay in the game after his retirement, perhaps as a commentator or coach (and maybe an eventual manager).
Horseface, A-ROID and Sherman Klump all retire in the same week?While I'd love it to be he's being released/retiring immediately, this just doesn't have that vibe. but we'll see/hope/pray.
And can CC get the next press conference please?
I can't for the life of me imagine The Yankees want to keep him around in any capacity. Granted A-Rod's entire Yankee career wasn't a disaster, but he's been a huge distraction these past few seasons. It wasn't that long ago that the team was looking to negate his contract and IMO the Yankees and A-Rod have probably come up with sort of mutual exit strategy.I wonder if he will announce his retirement and leave money on the table, including the 20 million he is owed for 2017? I don't think people are expecting A-Rod to do that, but he has made so much money during his career--it would be a graceful way to exit while remaining in the good graces of Yankees fans and the Yankees organization. In turn, perhaps the Yankees will hire him to work for the organization in some capacity.
I've heard that A-Rod, unlike Jeter, wants to stay in the game after his retirement, perhaps as a commentator or coach (and maybe an eventual manager).
If "Sherman Klump" is CC, he's not going anywhere, so you've got a year left to hate him.Horseface, A-ROID and Sherman Klump all retire in the same week?
Who's left to hate in that scenario?
I'm sure we'll come up with something.Horseface, A-ROID and Sherman Klump all retire in the same week?
Who's left to hate in that scenario?
Huh. What could possibly ha e caused such erroidic behavior?I would agree – he hasn't stepped wrong publicly in about two years. And my abiding memory of that era immediately preceding was when he went on WFAN ranting like a maniac.
Somewhere, the parents of a team handball player are outraged.What else is going on tomorrow at 11? It ain't an A-rod press conference unless he is rudely interrupting a vastly more important event.
Part of that "in about two years" period you mention he spent out of the game due to a year long suspension. Perhaps that year off got him to thinking a bit differently.I would agree – he hasn't stepped wrong publicly in about two years. And my abiding memory of that era immediately preceding was when he went on WFAN ranting like a maniac.
Playing what position?Release him, Pay him off, send him to the marlins. He loves it in Florida, and he gets to hit 700 HR. In 300 more ABs....
I'll risk being the pedant and point out he was traded to the Yankees, he didn't sign there.
Horseface, A-ROID and Sherman Klump all retire in the same week?
Who's left to hate in that scenario?
I'm not the one saying Miami but if he did then wouldn't it have to be first base.Playing what position?
Probably, but he's never actually played there, even after NY lost their top four 1B this year.I'm not the one saying Miami but if he did then wouldn't it have to be first base.
I don't watch that team, at all. Are they filling the stands this year as they are in the wild card hunt? If not then maybe they take a shot and hope he can bring something to get them or keep them in the wc chase. It would be pretty funny if the Mets took him. again first base is the only option there and they seem over filled in the depth chart.Probably, but he's never actually played there, even after NY lost their top four 1B this year.
I don't think this will actually matter much no matter how it plays out. The salary owed is just for 2017 (and the rest of this season), and NY isn't going to spend much in the offseason either way, they don't really have many holes to fill. Chapman or Jansen or Melancon is the main possibility, and they can afford to do that either way if they choose, and after next year, it'll be a moot point.There's already a ton of money coming off the Yankees' books in the next few years, which coincides nicely with their newly restocked farm system. If A-Rod accelerates New York's financial windfall by retiring early...that would be unfortunate.
Getting into the armchair analysis end of things, A-Rod has always desperately wanted to be liked, more than maybe any professional athlete I can remember. I am certain that Tex's press conference on Friday led to this today at least to some extent, and I am also pretty sure that one of his goals is to leave being liked as much as possible. We'll see what that actually means in a half hour...I don't watch that team, at all. Are they filling the stands this year as they are in the wild card hunt? If not then maybe they take a shot and hope he can bring something to get them or keep them in the wc chase. It would be pretty funny if the Mets took him. again first base is the only option there and they seem over filled in the depth chart.
My only other guess is he's trying to save face to the public and just go out now to try to get a announcing gig somewhere. Maybe he thinks it would be best to leave the hr record alone. I agree with some previous posters on the fact that he's been fairly quiet for the past two years. Either he's had a change of heart or waiting for the right time to try out some new "medicine"
More like $30M with the luxury tax savings, but 1) I don't think they're really lacking for available funds, especially once they get to 2018 and 2) I will be pretty stunned if A-Rod renounces his whole 2017 salary.Right but the salary they would save next year doesn't vanish if they don't spend it in 2017. It can be added to their available cash 2018 FAs and beyond. A-Rod's salary is a sunk cost; if he retires, that's $21 million of new-found money.