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By: Dillon

Dillon — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:08:01 +0000

I think in the end, it may take the pressure off of him AND the Yankees. Towards the end, when his production really declines, it would’ve been a decision to hang on to him to put the proverbial butt-in-seat. If he’s not even close, I agree, I think big sigh of relief. But man do I hate Bonds.

By: Alex Belth

Alex Belth — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:05:50 +0000

6) He’ll never get the record and in a way, that might be a relief for him. He should nudge past Ruth if he can stay healthy but I think Aaron and Bonds are safe.

7) Think Cashman has something “bigger” up his sleeve than Ichiro?

By: OldYanksFan

OldYanksFan — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:02:23 +0000

[4] It’s gonna take a real effort by Alex and a lot of luck, to be 100% healed and also have him timing back. While his numbers have been disappointing, there is a hole in our lineup when ARod is out. At least with Ichiro on the OF, when Chavy is at 3rd, we still have a platoon ar DH.

Mo, Joba, Andy, Pineda, Gritner, and now ARod.
That’s pretty substancial.

By: Dillon

Dillon — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:59:26 +0000

I think he’ll get a few games in before the playoffs. I know it’s the wrong thing to think about, but each of these injury-shortened seasons are making that HR record seem more and more unattainable. Thought he’d catch Willie Mays this year.

By: Diane Firstman

Diane Firstman — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:34:44 +0000

I’m just glad it wasn’t his wrist.

By: RagingTartabull

RagingTartabull — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:44:31 +0000

this is bad, but I can’t help but think it could have been a LOT worse. Hopefully he can get at least two weeks of September games in as a playoff tune-up.

By: Dimelo

Dimelo — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:36:27 +0000

I really didn’t think ARod was hitting all that well, then I went and looked at his July numbers:
.315/.367/.493/.860

His OPS is below his career average, but at this point in his career I’ll take it.

By: knuckles

knuckles — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:56:50 +0000

dammit

the only good thing about the last week or so (save the Ichiro get) is that these games have happened on the west coast, out of sight out of mind

By: Jon DeRosa

Jon DeRosa — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:43:38 +0000

When Pettitte and CC went down, the Yankees wisely stuck with interior options and kept winning. And though I would have been thrilled with acquiring Hamels and signing him long term, that obviously was never an option.

Relying on Eric Chavez to play everyday or even everyday against righties is not advisable. He’ll be hurt inside two weeks. And then you’d lose his bench bat as well.

Who’s available? Hanley Ramirez is gone. Aramis Ramierz? Signed for a long time. Chase Headley? Makes Arod the permanent DH for the rest of his career. David Wright? Would the Mets ever do it?