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[SammyBirdland]

Fox just reported that, as of Arod's comments last night about a conspiracy to keep him off the field, MLB is no longer considering negotiating. They are planning to ban him all of this year and next year.

[Oriole85]

Fox just reported that, as of Arod's comments last night about a conspiracy to keep him off the field, MLB is no longer considering negotiating. They are planning to ban him all of this year and next year.

That's fine with me, just don't want him banned for life.

[BSLMikeLowe]

Alex Rodriguez acting as if suspension hammer won’t fall

 

So conflicted here. I don't know whether to be totally disgusted by him, or to acknowledge that I'm impressed by the most amount of obstinance shown this side of Pete Rose. I guess in the end, all I really care about is that the Yankees don't get off scot-free from the nearly $100 million left on his contract.

[Oriole85]

If I weren't an O's fan (let's say I was a Padres fan), I'd be rooting for the lifetime ban. 

[bnickle]

Told you the right play was the under on 50 games played the rest of his career.

[DJ MC]

Told you the right play was the under on 50 games played the rest of his career.

ESPN's reporting that he's eligible pending his appeal. So however long that takes this season, that's that many fewer games he needs to play after whatever suspension he receives. And he's under contract for four more seasons.

[SammyBirdland]

And he's under contract for four more seasons.

 

[Mike B]

Alex Rodriguez acting as if suspension hammer won’t fall

 

So conflicted here. I don't know whether to be totally disgusted by him, or to acknowledge that I'm impressed by the most amount of obstinance shown this side of Pete Rose. I guess in the end, all I really care about is that the Yankees don't get off scot-free from the nearly $100 million left on his contract.

I am torn too.  Torn between, seeing this arrogant cheating SOB, get what he deserves but also do not want to see the Yankees escape from the silly contract they gave him.

Bottom line though, IMO, his whole career is a fraud.

[Thyrl]

I had a fun talk with Joe Sheehan today about A-Rod and the Biogenesis fallout - http://bit.ly/1c3NMyY

[SportsGuy]

AROD is really going to screw himself.

 

I actually like the guy as a player...He is a definitely someone who needs to keep his mouth shut but, like everyone else who has been so adamant about not doing this or that, he is going to end up looking bad in the end.

 

I do think its bs that he gets the longer suspension and I am sure he is hoping for a reduction of that.

[You Play to Win the Game]

AROD is really going to screw himself.

 

I actually like the guy as a player...He is a definitely someone who needs to keep his mouth shut but, like everyone else who has been so adamant about not doing this or that, he is going to end up looking bad in the end.

 

I do think its bs that he gets the longer suspension and I am sure he is hoping for a reduction of that.

 

I really don't think it's BS given that there appears to be evidence linking him to the recruitment of several other players to this clinic. Furthermore, he is a known user, but never has been suspended due to there not being a policy in place then.

 

I had a fun talk with Joe Sheehan today about A-Rod and the Biogenesis fallout - http://bit.ly/1c3NMyY

 

Good stuff, very well done. Thanks for sharing.

[DJ MC]

Deadspin: A Non-Exhaustive List Of People MLB Has Not Suspended For 211 Games

[Oriole85]

His Braun-esque playing the victim card is pretty obnoxious -- talking about how hard it is for him. His "problems" here pale in comparison to people with real problems who didn't cause their own demise.

[SBTarheel]

What a weird scene in Chicago. Alex Rodriguez signing autographs for hundreds of people. Smiling, talking to fans like its just another game. Crazy.

[Oriole85]

What a weird scene in Chicago. Alex Rodriguez signing autographs for hundreds of people. Smiling, talking to fans like its just another game. Crazy.

Was this at the suggestion of his PR company?

[SBTarheel]

Was this at the suggestion of his PR company?

Who knows, I've seen him sign a lot in the past, and I'm sure he is thrilled to be out there, and that there are fans that want his autograph.

[Oriole85]

Who knows, I've seen him sign a lot in the past, and I'm sure he is thrilled to be out there, and that there are fans that want his autograph.

Well maybe not so phone then, he just seems that way recently.

[SBTarheel]

Well maybe not so phone then, he just seems that way recently.

It's just so weird to see...It's like when you root for the bad guy in Wrestling, people just want to be around him tonight.

[You Play to Win the Game]

Well maybe not so phone then, he just seems that way recently.

 

No, he definitely is. Actions speak louder than words, and there's a big body of work there. He's a phony. It's obvious what his motivation is when he's "seen" signing lots of autographs. People like A-Roid are just scum. I'm wholly comfortable with that take.

 

Is anyone else tuning into A-Roid's first AB tonight, which could come in the top of the 1st if NYY gets a base runner? I probably wouldn't if the O's were playing, but since they're not, I have to say, I'm intrigued, so I'll watch.

[Oriole85]

No, he definitely is. Actions speak louder than words, and there's a big body of work there. He's a phony. It's obvious what his motivation is when he's "seen" signing lots of autographs. People like A-Roid are just scum. I'm wholly comfortable with that take.

 

Is anyone else tuning into A-Roid's first AB tonight, which could come in the top of the 1st if NYY gets a base runner? I probably wouldn't if the O's were playing, but since they're not, I have to say, I'm intrigued, so I'll watch.

More with the autographs if he does that on a regular basis, I just assumed he doesn't usually do that but apparently he's done before according to Seth. But I do agree with you, he's probably making a "special effort" tonight to do it. I don't like his whole playing the victim card. He put himself in that situation. That's a bigger deal to me.

 

ESPN has said they are going to be turning to his his first AB (they are doing the Cards- Dodgers game). Not sure what MLBN plans are.