Maybe Those who Didn't Want ARod were Right. - Talksox

TheKilo · 12-07-2007, 10:32 AM

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/07/sp...&oref=sl ogin

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To them, he isn’t A-Rod, a regular-season crackerjack on the verge of a Yankees deal potentially worth $300 million. To them, he is Tight-Rod, an apartment tycoon, who, renters say, has jacked late fees to $100 from $50 on units that run around $600 a month.

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But A-Rod is a star constantly locked in a contradiction of conscience as evidenced by his charity. The homey surface of the AROD Family Foundation’s Web site, which promotes a slogan of helping “families in distress,” belies its cap on generosity.

Rodriguez has earned nearly $200 million over the past decade, but, according to 990 tax records dating to 1998, he is a cheap tipper to his foundation.

In eight years of available documents, donations averaged $30,000 a year and gifts distributed to the community averaged $13,000 a year. In 2002, A-Rod did not contribute more than $5,500. In 2006, the foundation did not give away more than $5,090 despite a fund-raiser that collected $368,000.

Interesting article. I guess Yankee fans will have a tough time saying how disingenuous Curt Schilling is after this one.

Mr Crunchy · 12-07-2007, 02:17 PM

In 2006, the foundation did not give away more than $5,090 despite a fund-raiser that collected $368,000.

sounds like hes a thief as well as a choke
anyone drop a dime to the IRS or DOT yet?

the thing hes got going for him here is hes more feminine than leona helmsley

Thumper · 12-07-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TheKilo

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/07/sp...&oref=sl ogin

Interesting article. I guess Yankee fans will have a tough time saying how disingenuous Curt Schilling is after this one.

It's quite simple, Alex Rodriguez is a douchebag.

jacksonianmarch · 12-07-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Crunchy

In 2006, the foundation did not give away more than $5,090 despite a fund-raiser that collected $368,000.

sounds like hes a thief as well as a choke
anyone drop a dime to the IRS or DOT yet?

the thing hes got going for him here is hes more feminine than leona helmsley

interesting article. I wonder who is actually running this though. I have a feeling ARod is very hands off on this issue.

Jayhawk Bill · 12-07-2007, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

interesting article. I wonder who is actually running this though. I have a feeling ARod is very hands off on this issue.

I don't know. If the foundation's director is an attractive woman previously employed as an escort, he might often take a hands-on role.

Seriously, charities that don't return even half of their donations to those they're intended to benefit are usually being run for the opportunity to pay their employees. Follow the money, and you'll get a better answer.

example1 · 12-07-2007, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheKilo

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/07/sp...&oref=sl ogin

Interesting article. I guess Yankee fans will have a tough time saying how disingenuous Curt Schilling is after this one.

Good find TheKilo. There's a lot there.

I'm not sure what to take away from it. Sounds like he owns the apts as a business venture, does the non-profit thing for PR, and probably isn't overly involved in either of them...

I doubt he's trying to be malicious, but I also doubt he's ever said "Here's my checkbook, write away!" Dude could do some serious good with his money, and I'm not convinced that he won't eventually. We will see.

cam780 · 12-07-2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheKilo

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/07/sp...&oref=sl ogin

Interesting article. I guess Yankee fans will have a tough time saying how disingenuous Curt Schilling is after this one.

I was one of the few that would've liked to see A-Rod come to Boston and its stories like these that make me wonder why he decided to return to NY. The press there can be vicious. This is the AL MVP that carried his team to playoffs. I'm not trying to brush off the content of the article because it doesn't make him out to be the best person but you don't see the Boston media digging into JD Drew's personal life for news stories.

TheKilo · 12-08-2007, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cam780

I was one of the few that would've liked to see A-Rod come to Boston and its stories like these that make me wonder why he decided to return to NY. The press there can be vicious. This is the AL MVP that carried his team to playoffs. I'm not trying to brush off the content of the article because it doesn't make him out to be the best person but you don't see the Boston media digging into JD Drew's personal life for news stories.

Well, JD Drew never put up the front of being a charitable person and then pocket over 90% of the funds for a fundrasier.

What were the Boston media going to find with Drew? That his wife was pregnant? His kid sick?

He Hate Me · 12-10-2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TheKilo

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/07/sp...&oref=sl ogin

Interesting article. I guess Yankee fans will have a tough time saying how disingenuous Curt Schilling is after this one.

I don't have a problem saying it. I did not want A-Rod back and I still don't want him back. He's a phony, very talented, but phony. This does not surprise me the least. If the article's true then he's not only a phony, but also a big time crook. Arrest him and void his contract.

Gom · 12-10-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by He Hate Me

I don't have a problem saying it. I did not want A-Rod back and I still don't want him back.

This is why most Yankee fans are clueless.

Do you realize that without his season, we don't make the playoffs this past season? That with the team constructed as it is, we wouldn't make the playoffs next season? Do you realize that he's the only legitimate righty power threat in the lineup?

Do you realize that he hits well against the Red Sox pitchers? Do you realize he out-hit most of the Yankees against Detroit? Even the famed Derek Jeter, who was unquestionably the offensive goat against Detroit?

Personally, I know we'll be there in October again, barring injury. So will the Red Sox and the Angels. The question will be Detroit or Cleveland. We are a stronger team heading to 2008 than we were in 2007. Without Arod, we have NO CHANCE.

We got lucky in the early 90's. Do you really think our farm system will turn out a boderline Hall of Fame center fielder and catcher, a hall of fame shortstop, and the greatest reliever in the history of baseball all within 4 years like we did in the 90's?

I hear this BULLSHIT from Yankee fans all the time. Dude, look at the Red Sox. Who the hell did they rebuild with? Pedroia, Papelbon, and Youkilis? Merry fucking Christmas. As good as those players are, Ortiz, Ramirez, Schilling, Beckett, and Lowell had more to do with it. Those guys were trades or free agents.

You hope to get lucky with some players from your farm system, and you use trades and free agent signings to supplement what you have. It's what we did in the 90's. It's what the Sox are doing now. We were successful in the 90's, they are now. It's the same strategy.

Wake up.

rician blast · 12-10-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gom

This is why most Yankee fans are clueless.

Do you realize that without his season, we don't make the playoffs this past season? That with the team constructed as it is, we wouldn't make the playoffs next season? Do you realize that he's the only legitimate righty power threat in the lineup?

Wake up.

The post you quoted also acknowledged his talent but stated he did not want ARod back due to character issues. I think that is a perfectly legit point of view and requires no "waking up."

There were quite a few Red Sox fans that did not want him in Boston either, although they acknowledged he could make the team better, talent wise. Not sure how you can belittle someone for caring about the type of player that plays for their team.

Gom · 12-10-2007, 06:54 PM

Because none of these players are angels.

The Red Sox fans who don't want Arod are just as idiotic, if not more so [when not factoring in the salary concern].

You know what? I've got great character. I'm honest, I don't steal, I don't cheat. I've never cheated on a girl [and yes, hold that thought, I've been with girls, emphasizing plural]. I give to charity, I hold the door open for ladies and older folks.

So what if I can't hit a 95 MPH fastball with regularity? I'm a good person with an average glove and arm at third. I may hit .069 in the major leagues, but you won't hear a complaint from anyone in the clubhouse about me. Plus, I'll take less than minimum wage, I won't sign up with the player's union, and won't hire an agent.

Would you rather have me or Arod at third?

ksushi · 12-10-2007, 07:32 PM

I'll take you for my beer league softball team, A-rod doesn't seem like he'd fit in with the guys.

I think you're right though, anyone who doesn't want a RH .300 40+ 100+ lock of a bat in their lineup they're insane. Having a great farm system is a huge advantage, but free agency gives you more known commodities and for you're buck, bring in an A-rod, you're getting a guaranteed .300/.380/.550 animal. That changes a team.

**yeszir** · 12-10-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ksushi

I'll take you for my beer league softball team, A-rod doesn't seem like he'd fit in with the guys.

I think you're right though, anyone who doesn't want a RH .300 40+ 100+ lock of a bat in their lineup they're insane. Having a great farm system is a huge advantage, but free agency gives you more known commodities and for you're buck, bring in an A-rod, you're getting a guaranteed .300/.380/.550 animal. That changes a team.

...why do you have meatspin in your signature

Gom · 12-10-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ksushi

I'll take you for my beer league softball team, A-rod doesn't seem like he'd fit in with the guys.

I think you're right though, anyone who doesn't want a RH .300 40+ 100+ lock of a bat in their lineup they're insane. Having a great farm system is a huge advantage, but free agency gives you more known commodities and for you're buck, bring in an A-rod, you're getting a guaranteed .300/.380/.550 animal. That changes a team.

I'd hit better than .069 in your league. Maybe even break .100. We'll see.