A-Rod's SI Article - Talksox

ARod2212 · 09-19-2006, 06:34 PM

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...925/index.html

I just heard about it, but have yet to thumb through it. Apparently controversial.

Cityofchampions33 · 09-19-2006, 06:46 PM

I agree with this stament evry much:
But then Rodriguez has long been the major league equivalent of the prettiest girl in high school who also gets straight A's, which is to say he is viewed with equal parts admiration and resentment.

I get wicked annoyed at this:
-"I can't help that I'm a bright person"
-"If I can look back," says A-Rod, "and see I made 25 errors, hit .285 and drove in 125, I mean, has God really been that bad to me?"
STFU you egotistcial prick, your makin 20 million dollars a year, don't act like God has been bas to you.

-Before Giambi went to Torre, he had scolded Rodriguez after a 13-5 win in Boston on Aug. 19. Irked that Rodriguez left four runners on base in the first three innings against a shaky Josh Beckett, Giambi thought A-Rod needed to be challenged. "We're all rooting for you and we're behind you 100 percent," Giambi recalls telling Rodriguez, "but you've got to get the big hit."

"What do you mean?" was Rodriguez's response, according to Giambi. "I've had five hits in Boston."

"You f------ call those hits?" Giambi said. "You had two f------ dinkers to rightfield and a ball that bounced over the third baseman! Look at how many pitches you missed!

"When you hit three, four or five [in the order], you have to get the big hits, especially if they're going to walk Bobby [Abreu] and me. I'll help you out until you get going. I'll look to drive in runs when they pitch around me, go after that 3-and-1 pitch that might be a ball. But if they're going to walk Bobby and me, you're going to have to be the guy."

(Asked about Giambi's pep talk, Rodriguez said he could not remember what was discussed, though he added, "I'm sure we had a conversation.")

YanksHater213 · 09-19-2006, 07:06 PM

a-rod is a pussy.

there, i said it.

26 Reasons to Hate Us · 09-19-2006, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Cityofchampions33

-"If I can look back," says A-Rod, "and see I made 25 errors, hit .285 and drove in 125, I mean, has God really been that bad to me?"
STFU you egotistcial prick, your makin 20 million dollars a year, don't act like God has been bas to you.

I think you misread that part.

Overall a very well written article and a rare look into the goings-on of the Yankee locker room. A-Rod seems like he is aloof and out of touch with his team/team mates and even his own emotions. He detaches himself from the situation, and even goes into denial instead of addressing his bad play.

I truly believe the fans wouldn't get on him so much if he showed some anger out there instead of acting like he didn't care when he struck out. Go break shit in the dugout a la Paul O'Neill and show us you have a pair. He needs to hire a shrink and get over this.

Cityofchampions33 · 09-19-2006, 08:13 PM

I agree teh article is very well written, and I just saw that quote udner one of his pictures, it was used as a caption. Sometimes hes just so me, me, me it makes em wodner how texas put up with him.

One Red Seat · 09-19-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 26 Reasons to Hate Us

I think you misread that part.

Overall a very well written article and a rare look into the goings-on of the Yankee locker room. A-Rod seems like he is aloof and out of touch with his team/team mates and even his own emotions. He detaches himself from the situation, and even goes into denial instead of addressing his bad play.

I truly believe the fans wouldn't get on him so much if he showed some anger out there instead of acting like he didn't care when he struck out. Go break shit in the dugout a la Paul O'Neill and show us you have a pair. He needs to hire a shrink and get over this.

A little late there, Sparky. He's had one of those on board since his career began. He needs to drop the PR machine and stop caring about what everyone thinks. He walks, talks, acts, and waffles like a politician out kissing babies. He's a ball player, and that's what he needs to be, not everyone's friend.

26 Reasons to Hate Us · 09-20-2006, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by One Red Seat

A little late there, Sparky. He's had one of those on board since his career began. He needs to drop the PR machine and stop caring about what everyone thinks. He walks, talks, acts, and waffles like a politician out kissing babies. He's a ball player, and that's what he needs to be, not everyone's friend.

here is a nice followup article by Verducci

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...rod/index.html

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On his reliance on a sports psychologist: "I don't."

You don't talk about it or you don't talk to him? "Both."

mtbykr · 09-20-2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by One Red Seat

A little late there, Sparky. He's had one of those on board since his career began. He needs to drop the PR machine and stop caring about what everyone thinks. He walks, talks, acts, and waffles like a politician out kissing babies. He's a ball player, and that's what he needs to be, not everyone's friend.

Well said!

Mr Crunchy · 09-20-2006, 01:41 PM

i hear his image consultants are beating down doors trying to resolve this slanderous attack on this man of courage and character...

and to think
if it wasnt for steenbergers resolve in stopping the sox from adding arod at the expense of manny??
this head case douchebag would be our problem at 25,000,000.00 per year

rician blast · 09-20-2006, 02:49 PM

you bastards.

revelling in Mr. Rod's dispair. That's horrible.

I for one now see the depth of his plight and must say I teared up when reading the SI article. poor fella...he can't help it if he's bright and athletically gifted.

Mr Crunchy · 09-20-2006, 02:58 PM

and amazingly handsome as well as a good dancer

Cityofchampions33 · 09-20-2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by One Red Seat

A little late there, Sparky. He's had one of those on board since his career began. He needs to drop the PR machine and stop caring about what everyone thinks. He walks, talks, acts, and waffles like a politician out kissing babies. He's a ball player, and that's what he needs to be, not everyone's friend.

well said, he shouldnt try to be everyones friend, even though hes doing a terrible job trying to anwyay

rician blast · 09-20-2006, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Crunchy

and amazingly handsome as well as a good dancer

he is dreamy, the purple-lipped boy wonder.

Cityofchampions33 · 09-20-2006, 10:16 PM

yea, he just pisses me off

riverside sluggers · 09-21-2006, 09:49 AM

It seems now there is rumblings of the Angels wanting in on Alex Rodriguez this offseason (ah that offseason trade rumor mill is coming back)

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4371626

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"In December 2003, when the Red Sox were frantically trying to acquire Rodriguez from the Texas Rangers, several Boston executives called on Rodriguez in his New York hotel suite after 1 a.m. Rodriguez answered the door in a perfectly pressed suit, tie knotted tight to his stiff collar. The Red Sox officials found such polished attire at such a late hour odd, even unsettling..."

" 'Mussina doesn't get hammered at all,' Rodriguez said. 'He's making a boatload of money. Giambi's making [$20.4 million], which is fine and dandy, but it seems those guys get a pass. When people write [bad things] about me, I don't know if it's [because] I'm good-looking, I'm biracial, I make the most money, I play on the most popular team....