zenryan Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I hope he wins his appeal federal appeal and only gets the first time offender penalty. The Yankees knew what they were paying for when they signed him. The NYY organization shouldnt be able to weasel their way out of this ridiculous contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jan 11, 2014 -> 11:10 AM) Good riddance. I'm glad by and large the arbitrator held this up. Bad news is the Yankees can now really front load a deal with Tanaka and throw a lot of coin without being too worried about luxury tax payments this year. Salaries are on a straight-line basis for luxury tax purposes, so they won't be able to front-load a Tanaka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 QUOTE (zenryan @ Jan 11, 2014 -> 11:38 AM) I hope he wins his appeal federal appeal and only gets the first time offender penalty. The Yankees knew what they were paying for when they signed him. The NYY organization shouldnt be able to weasel their way out of this ridiculous contract. I'm sorry, but A-Rod is a multi-time offender and grade A asshole. I'm happy he's losing a year of his salary, even if it helps the Yankees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jan 11, 2014 -> 12:58 PM) Salaries are on a straight-line basis for luxury tax purposes, so they won't be able to front-load a Tanaka. They could feel plenty happy to offer him an opt-out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 He won't be missed, that's for sure. See ya in 2015 Arod... maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that arbitrator Fredric Horowitz has ruled that Alex Rodriguez receive a 162-game suspension. If upheld, that would mean the aging superstar will sit out the entirety of the 2014 regular season. It's a slight win for Rodriguez who was initially handed a 211-game ban, though it's still significantly longer than he was hoping for. He has already announced that he plans to file a lawsuit in federal court over the ruling. The Yankees stand to save $25 million in 2014 by not having to pay A-Rod's salary. According to Wallace Matthews of ESPN New York, Alex Rodriguez has every intention of reporting to spring training with the Yankees. There's really not anything that the team can do to stop him from doing so, as his suspension doesn't begin until the start of the regular season. It's very clear that A-Rod isn't going down without a fight on this issue, and will do everything in his power to continue to seek exoneration. Per Rotoworld Edited January 11, 2014 by Soxfest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 11, 2014 -> 11:24 AM) ARoid's statement denies PED use, says he will take his case to federal court. didn't he admit to steroid use on camera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 11, 2014 -> 04:04 PM) didn't he admit to steroid use on camera? About 5 years ago he admitted that he used when he was with the Rangers in the early 2000's but has denied using since that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 QUOTE (zenryan @ Jan 11, 2014 -> 11:38 AM) I hope he wins his appeal federal appeal and only gets the first time offender penalty. The Yankees knew what they were paying for when they signed him. The NYY organization shouldnt be able to weasel their way out of this ridiculous contract. This is what I hate. It should still count against the Yankees and be donated to charity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Soooo do they already have a backup plan at 3B??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 QUOTE (scs787 @ Jan 11, 2014 -> 05:25 PM) Soooo do they already have a backup plan at 3B??? Right now the Yankees have Jetes at SS, and Brian Roberts, Brendan Ryan, Kelly Johnson, and Eduardo Nunez to cover the other 2 IF positions. It's not exactly Cano + Arod, but if they've got their OF together, Soriano at DH, McCann at Catcher, and Tex is healthy at 1b, they would probably have enough offense to tolerate those guys at the bottom of their lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Keppinger would look great in Yankee pinstripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Jan 11, 2014 -> 06:22 PM) Keppinger would look great in Yankee pinstripes. I thought so too but right now they don't have room to add $4.5 million and make Tanaka the kind of offer it might take to get him. Keppinger isn't any better than what they've already signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 11, 2014 -> 04:45 PM) Right now the Yankees have Jetes at SS, and Brian Roberts, Brendan Ryan, Kelly Johnson, and Eduardo Nunez to cover the other 2 IF positions. It's not exactly Cano + Arod, but if they've got their OF together, Soriano at DH, McCann at Catcher, and Tex is healthy at 1b, they would probably have enough offense to tolerate those guys at the bottom of their lineup. Yeah, I think IF all those guys can stay healthy, I am sure they would be fine with Ryan's superb defense and no offense at third. IF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 11, 2014 -> 06:34 PM) Yeah, I think IF all those guys can stay healthy, I am sure they would be fine with Ryan's superb defense and no offense at third. IF IF someone gets hurt and IF they wind up having room underneath the Tax then Keppinger could be a fit for them but not right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 11, 2014 -> 05:28 PM) I thought so too but right now they don't have room to add $4.5 million and make Tanaka the kind of offer it might take to get him. Keppinger isn't any better than what they've already signed. Yeah I know, just wishful Xbox thinking on my part plus I'm sure they can find better options. I have to disagree with you about the yanks not having the money for Keppinger since the Sox will sign Tanaka anyway therefore allowing the yanks more money for their payroll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 QUOTE (StRoostifer @ Jan 11, 2014 -> 06:44 PM) Yeah I know, just wishful Xbox thinking on my part plus I'm sure they can find better options. I have to disagree with you about the yanks not having the money for Keppinger since the Sox will sign Tanaka anyway therefore allowing the yanks more money for their payroll. If that happens, they'll probably have room for him after signing Garza, but he's still not better than the options they currently have if everyone stays healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 11, 2014 -> 05:48 PM) If that happens, they'll probably have room for him after signing Garza, but he's still not better than the options they currently have if everyone stays healthy. Agreed, keppinger is in the same class of options they already have, just having fun is all. I've reluctantly accepted were stuck with keppinger, for now. But I will continue to dream, hope, pray and rub a lucky rabbits foot that we can bail on keppingers contract at some point. Maybe even ask a priest, father, rabbi, bishop, the pope and Richard Gere to perform an exorcism on keppingers contract. I am not without hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 11, 2014 -> 10:59 AM) And presumably now the real legal fight starts when the Yankees see if they can get out of the contract completely. One of ARods main statement points in his release after the news broke was that he is trying to protect against the end of guaranteed contracts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 11, 2014 -> 05:28 PM) I thought so too but right now they don't have room to add $4.5 million and make Tanaka the kind of offer it might take to get him. Keppinger isn't any better than what they've already signed. That is just funny to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0,7102754.story Anthony Bosch, founder of former South Florida anti-aging clinic Biogenesis, said in an interview with "60 Minutes" that New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was meticulous about his use of performance-enhancing drugs. Bosch also said he injected drugs into Rodriguez. The interview aired Sunday night. Related Alex Rodriguez Alex Rodriguez A-Rod suspended for 2014 season A-Rod suspended for 2014 season Rodriguez's 211-game suspension, handed down Major League Baseball for his connection to Biogenesis, was shortened to 162 games by an arbitrator Saturday. The interview, as well as text messages between Bosch and Rodriguez, indicate that Rodriguez was obsessed with using PEDs to help him try to become the only major-leaguer to reach 800 home runs. He has 654 homers. Bosch injected drugs into Rodriguez because he was "scared of needles." "So at times, he would ask me to inject," Bosch said. Bosch described Rodriguez as secretive and himself as accommodating. "Try to use service elevators. Careful. Tons of eyes," Rodriguez wrote to Bosch in a text message in June 2012 in Atlanta. Bosch said in the interview that Rodriguez paid $12,000 per month for PEDs from Bosch. "Alex cared. Alex wanted to know," Bosch said. "He would study the product. He would study the substances. He would study the dosages, because he wanted to achieve all his human performance or in this case, sports performance, objectives. And the most important one was the 800 home run club." Rodriguez sent Bosch a text during a spring training game in April 2012 after he had three RBIs. "Really good. Explosive," Rodriguez wrote. "Go with same protocol," Bosch replied. Bosch's televised appearance drew an angry response from the Major League Baseball Players Association, which issued a statement that read in part, "It is unfortunate that Major League Baseball apparently lacks faith in the integrity and finality of the arbitrator's decision and our Joint Drug Agreement, such that it could not resist the temptation to publicly pile-on against Alex Rodriguez. It is equally troubling that the MLB-appointed Panel Arbitrator will himself be appearing in the '60 Minutes' segment, and that Tony Bosch, MLB's principal witness, is appearing on the program with MLB's blessing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 A kick ban? That is pretty f***ing serious. Bob Nightengale @BNightengale 2m In #MLB's testimony against A-Rod, they believe he was doping since 2009, and will kick ban him permanently from the game for next offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILMOU Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 As much as I love this game, wouldn't mind Alex going all "scorched earth" on the Yankees by showing up at ST. What an awesomely huge distraction that would be. Would also not mind seeing him finish what his attorney started by outing his fellow roiders, starting with Ortiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I'm wondering if a $25,000,000 personal fine is the largest ever in sports, or any other field. I know technically it isn't a fine, but it's what it is costing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id...turn-suspension Suspended New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez gave up his fight against Major League Baseball on Friday, dropping his lawsuit for tortious interference against the league in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. Rodriguez also withdrew his lawsuits against Commissioner Bud Selig and the Major League Baseball Players Association, putting an end to his battle to overturn the 162-game suspension upheld last month by arbitrator Fredric Horowitz in connection with baseball's Biogenesis investigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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