Alex Rodriguez
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 225 lbs
- Born: Jul 27, 1975
- Debut: July 8, 1994
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .286 | 30 | 100 | 78 | 14 |
Newsbreakers
November 2, 2009
Alex Rodriguez drove in three on Monday as the Yankees fell to the Phillies 8-6 in Game 5 of the World Series. Rodriguez was 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in the contest.
Our View:
After a slow start in the series, A-Rod has been much better over the last few games. The Yanks have two more chances to clinch the title, and A-Rod figures to be right in the middle of the rest of the series.
November 1, 2009
Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run homer and reached base three other times on Saturday night, helping the Yankees to an 8-5 win in game three of the World Series in Philadelphia. The Yankees now lead the best-of-seven series two games to one.
Our View:
A-Rod's big night came on the heels of an 0-for-8 performance (including six strikeouts) in the series' first two games in New York City. If his bat is going, the Yanks will be hard to beat.
October 24, 2009
According to Joel Sherman on Twitter, Game 6 of the ALCS has been postponed due to rain.
Our View:
The Yankees will have to wait one more day to try and clinch their 40th AL pennant. The rain is expected to continue throughout the night, so the game has been pushed to Sunday at 7:20 p.m. Andy Pettite will take on Joe Saunders assuming Mother Nature doesn't get in the way again.
October 20, 2009
Alex Rodriguez moved the Yankees one step closer to the World Series, as he went 3-for-4 with two RBI and three runs scored in tonight's 10-1 win over the Angels in Game 4 of the ALCS. He hit a single, double and a two-run homer off Jason Bulger.
Our View:
New York now holds a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. A-Rod has three homers and five RBI over the first four games, with a .375 batting average.
October 20, 2009
The intentional walk given to Alex Rodriguez in the ninth inning of game two of the ALCS on Monday made him just the fourth player in playoff history to be intentionally walked with the bases empty and the game tied, according to AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price.
Our View:
It appears the Angels and Fuentes had learned their lesson after foolishly grooving A-Rod a fastball, which he crushed, late in game two. A-Rod has blown up his reputation as a postseason failure this year, batting .348 with four home runs and nine RBI in just six games.
October 19, 2009
Alex Rodriguez hit another long home run on Monday in the Yankees' 5-4 loss to the Angels. A-Rod now has four homers in six postseason games this season.
Our View:
So much for A-Rod not being able to get it done in the postseason. He has been a home run machine for the Yanks so far in the playoffs, and he was even intentionally walked with the bases empty in this game. He finally looks ready to lead his team to a World Series, but the Angels will still have something to say about that.
October 18, 2009
Alex Rodriguez had just one hit in Saturday's 13-inning affair, but it was a big one. He homered to tie the game in the 11th inning and the Yanks eventually won in walk-off fashion, taking a 2-0 series lead in the ALCS.
Our View:
A-Rod's homer was a wall-scraper, but it got the job done. Looks like he has shed his reputation as a postseason dud, as he already has three homers and seven RBI this October.
October 11, 2009
Alex Rodriguez continued his strong hitting as the Yankees completed a sweep of the Twins with a 4-1 victory on Sunday. A-Rod was 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two runs scored and a walk.
Our View:
A-Rod's home run was an absolute blast that tied the game at one. He has hit four home runs in his last four games going back to the regular season. He also has at least one RBI in each of those four games for a total of 13. He is hitting .455 through three playoff games.
October 9, 2009
Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to force a 3-3 tie that ended in an eventual 4-3, 11-inning Yankee victory and 2-0 ALDS lead over the Twins.
Our View:
A-Rod finished the game 2-for-4 with three RBI and has now driven in five over the first two games of the series. Looks like the postseason ghosts have finally stopped haunting the Yankee slugger.
October 9, 2009
Fanhouse.com is reporting that the surgeon who performed hip surgery on Alex Rodriguez believes that a follow-up operation is likely unnecessary. Dr. Marc J. Phillippon believes the A-Rod is at 95 percent, but he will undergo more tests after the season is over.
Our View:
A-Rod would love to avoid another surgery, and it looks like he may get his wish. His hip is the last thing on his mind right now, as the Yanks will try to take a commanding 2-0 lead on the Twins tonight at Yankee Stadium.
October 4, 2009
Alex Rodriguez cracked two homers and drove in seven runs all in the sixth inning of the Yankees 10-2 win over the Rays. All ten New York runs came in the sixth.
Our View:
A-Rod was 3-for-4 on the day overall and finishes the season with exactly 30 homers and 100 RBI. He now has 12 consecutive 100-RBI campaigns and eight seasons where he achieved both feats simultaneously.
September 25, 2009
Alex Rodriguez went 3-for-3 with four RBI and three runs scored in tonight's 9-5 win over the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. He hit a single, double and a two-run homer off Jon Lester.
Our View:
A-Rod launched a homer in three of his last four games, and has 28 for 2009. He is batting .373 in September.
September 22, 2009
Alex Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a single and a solo homer off Joe Saunders in Monday's 5-2 loss at the Angels.
Our View:
A-Rod recorded his 26th homer of the season, and No. 579 for his career. He is hitting .358 over 67 at-bats this month as well.
September 12, 2009
FoxSports.com is reporting that Yankees' third baseman Alex Rodriguez will not be disciplined by MLB after the league completed its investigation into whether he lied about his use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Our View:
It looks like the A-Rod investigation is over. The league found no information to challenge his claims that he only used from 2001-2003, so he will not be punished. Hopefully we can put this issue in the rear-view mirror, but A-Rod is now synonymous with steroids and will be for all time.
September 7, 2009
Alex Rodriguez went 3-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 4-1 win over Tampa Bay at Yankee Stadium. He hit a double and a pair of singles.
Our View:
A-Rod recorded multiple hits in four of his last five games, and racked up nine RBI over six games this month.
September 6, 2009
The New York Post is reporting that Yankees' third baseman Alex Rodriguez wll get his weekly day off on Sunday. Rodriguez was 2-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.
Our View:
A-Rod hasn't sat this week yet, so manager Joe Girardi decided to rest him today with a doubleheader coming tomorrow against the Rays. He has manged to put together a very nice season coming off his hip surgery, and the Yanks want to make sure he doesn't wear down when the postseason comes around.
September 2, 2009
Alex Rodriguez helped lead the Yankees in Wednesday's 10-2 win at Baltimore, as he went 3-for-5 with four RBI and a run scored. All three of his hits were singles.
Our View:
A-Rod extended his hitting streak to 10 games, with 18 total hits and 11 RBI over the span.
September 2, 2009
Alex Rodriguez may not need additional surgery on his balky right hip this offseason, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
It had been long assumed that A-Rod would again go under the knife this offseason after Spring Training hip surgery. Since returning on May 9 from his March operation, Rodriguez has hit .269 with 23 home runs and 71 RBI in 98 games.
August 29, 2009
Alex Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 10-0 win over the White Sox at Yankee Stadium. He hit a single and a solo homer off reliever Tony Pena.
Our View:
A-Rod blasted his fourth homer of August, and his 23rd of 2009. He also extended his hitting streak to eight games.
August 27, 2009
The Associate Press reports that Alex Rodriguez exited Wednesday's game after fouling a ball off his left foot.
Our View:
A-Rod fouled the ball off his foot in the seventh inning, stayed in the game for another half inning and was then removed by Manager Joe Girardi. The foot is bruised, but Girardi says the reason he took A-Rod out is that the score was 9-2 and there was no reason to push him. It's unclear whether the injury will keep him out of today's contest. Stay tuned.
August 23, 2009
Alex Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with three RBI in Sunday's 8-4 win at rival Boston. He hit a two-run homer off Josh Beckett.
Our View:
A-Rod snapped a 10-game drought without a homer, and has 22 for the season. Tonight's shot was also the 575th of his career.
August 19, 2009
Alex Rodriguez is still sore from being struck in the left elbow by a pitch for the second time in a week Tuesday against Oakland, according to the Associated Press. He has also been dealing with back pain.
Our View:
A-Rod is not concerned with his ailments, but noted that he will talk to skipper Joe Girardi to determine whether he needs a break. The Yankees' next day off is Thursday.
August 15, 2009
Alex Rodriguez is set to return to the Yankees' lineup for tonight's game at Seattle, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
He has been dealing with back spasms and an elbow ailment, but the elite third baseman should be fine to pencil back into fantasy lineups. Opposing hurler Luke French carries a 4.31 ERA.
August 14, 2009
Alex Rodriguez is out of tonight's lineup at Seattle while dealing with back spasms, according to Bryan Hoch's twitter page.
Our View:
The severity of the injury is yet to be disclosed. Consider the elite third baseman day-to-day for now.
August 13, 2009
Alex Rodriguez is not available for tonight's game at Seattle due to swelling in his ailing left elbow, according to Bryan Hoch's twitter page.
Our View:
He was beaned in Wednesday's battle against the Jays, and was not expected to play tonight. Consider him day-to-day.
August 12, 2009
According to the Journal News, X-rays were negative on Alex Rodriguez's left elbow.
Our View:
A-Rod got beaned in the 11th inning of Wednesday's walk-off win over the Blue Jays. He stayed in the game, and actually scored the winning run, but the elbow was sore enough to require X-rays. Still, it looks like he's fine but he'll get the day off Thursday. Be sure to adjust your lineups.
August 8, 2009
Alex Rodriguez led the Yankees in tonight's 2-0 win over the rival Red Sox in New York, as he launched a walk-off two-run homer off Junichi Tazawa in the bottom of the 15th inning. He also registered a single.
Our View:
A-Rod snapped a 16-game drought without a homer, and has 20 for the season. Tonight's shot was No. 573 for his career as well.
July 31, 2009
Alex Rodriguez performed well in tonight's 10-5 loss at Chicago, as he went 3-for-5 with an RBI. All three of his knocks were singles.
Our View:
A-Rod has gone 11 straight games without a homer, but has 11 hits and six RBI over that span.
July 18, 2009
Alex Rodriguez had a routine game for his 2009 self on Saturday, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run and strikeout, as the Yankees beat the Tigers 2-1 in a rare low-scoring game at Yankee Stadium.
Our View:
A-Rod's power is what you would expect from him in 2009, but his average of .250 is 54 points below his career average. Obviously, he is still a must start because of his prodigious power, though.
July 11, 2009
Alex Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with three RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 14-8 loss at the Angels. Both of his hits were home runs.
Our View:
A-Rod has three home runs over his last two games, and hit 17 over 57 games. He should remain a strong performer among fantasy third basemen.
July 11, 2009
Alex Rodriguez hit his 15th home run on Friday, but the Yankees lost 10-6 in Anaheim.
Our View:
A-Rod is quietly aligning himself for a 30 homer, 100 RBI season. Even if he goes into another slump, he should be in your lineup every day.
July 5, 2009
Alex Rodriguez is not in the Yankees' lineup for their Sunday afternoon game against the Blue Jays. He is being replaced by Cody Ransom at third base.
Our View:
The Yankees planned to give A-Rod a day off this weekend, and they decided today was the day. He is expected to be back for the next game, so if you get him out today make sure you get him back in after.
July 4, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that the Yankees plan to give third baseman Alex Rodriguez a day off at some point during their weekend series against the Blue Jays. A-Rod homered in the first game of the series on Friday.
Our View:
We will keep you updated on A-Rod's status for each game this weekend, but don't be shocked when he is out of the lineup. It would make the most sense to sit him Sunday since today is kind of a big deal, so watch the lineups closely.
July 3, 2009
Alex Rodriguez launched another homer on Friday in the Yankees' 4-2 win over the Blue Jays on Friday. Rodriguez was 1-for-3 with the solo shot.
Our View:
A-Rod is starting to show his power, and although his average is still low at .237, his 14 homers are very solid. The average will improve, and as long as the power is still there he will be a solid fantasy option all year.
July 1, 2009
Alex Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer off Jarrod Washburn in tonight's 4-2 win over the Mariners at Yankee Stadium. His other knock was a single.
Our View:
Rodriguez swatted a homer in four of his last six games, and has 13 for the season. Tonight's dinger was No. 566 for his career.
June 30, 2009
Alex Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in tonight's 8-5 win over the Mariners at Yankee Stadium.
Our View:
A-Rod continues to hit for power while coming off hip surgery, as he crushed a homer in three of his last five games, and has 12 for the season.
June 26, 2009
Alex Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer off reliever Elmer Dessens in Friday's 9-1 win at the Mets.
Our View:
A-Rod homered in back-to-back games and seems to be past his battle with fatique. He hit his 564th homer, hence passing Reggie Jackson on the career list.
June 25, 2009
Alex Rodriguez carried the Yankees offensively in tonight's 11-7 win at Atlanta, as he went 3-for-5 with four RBI and two runs scored. He hit two singles and a solo homer off Derek Lowe.
Our View:
A-Rod looks to be past his bout with fatigue, evidenced by his solid performance. He should be safe to keep active in fantasy lineups.
June 25, 2009
Skipper Joe Girardi indicated that Alex Rodriguez is feeling good and should play in this weekend's subway series against the Mets, according to the Associated Press. Rodriguez has been dealing with fatigue.
Our View:
A-Rod should be fine to keep active in fantasy lineups, but expectations should be tempered as he is only hitting .152 over 66 at-bats in June.
June 22, 2009
The New York Post reports that Alex Rodriguez may have been fatigued this weekend from staying out too late on Friday night.
Our View:
It's unclear what exactly A-Rod was celebrating, since his season is quickly becoming comparable to David Ortiz's, sans the walkoff pop fly he hit against the Mets. Whatever it was, he's left his owners with little reason to celebrate. You have to keep starting him, but you may want to consider unloading him if there is anybody in your league who thinks he might turn his season way A-Round in the near future and is willing to give up a haul for the struggling slugger.
June 21, 2009
Alex Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a single and two RBI in Sunday's 6-5 loss at Florida.
Our View:
A-Rod snapped a five-game skid without a hit or RBI. He is struggling in June with a dismal .152 (9-for-59) batting average.
June 21, 2009
According to the Miami Herald, Manager Joe Girardi states that barring any unforeseen setbacks Alex Rodriguez will play in the the Yankees-Marlins series finale on Sunday.
Our View:
Girardi continues to insist that A-Rod was benched due to fatigue and not poor play, so I guess he feels the ever-newsworthy slugger isn't tired any more. Adjust your lineups accordingly and get A-Rod back in there (you kind of have to, you know?). We'll monitor his status in case one of those "unforeseen setbacks" rears its ugly head.
June 20, 2009
Updating a previous report, Alex Rodriguez is indeed out of the Yankees' lineup for their Saturday night game against the Marlins. This will be the second straight game A-Rod has missed.
Our View:
Manager Joe Girardi said he was sitting A-Rod for the weekend, but many people thought he would be back in the lineup tonight. He is not, so fantasy owners should hurry and replace him for tonight's game if possible. His status for tomorrow's contest in still unknown.
June 19, 2009
Alex Rodriguez has been benched by the Yankees for two days, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
A-Rod will ride the pine as he is only hitting .145 so far in June, and is stuck in an 0-for-15 slump. Skipper Joe Girardi noted that A-Rod is fatigued, and should be held out of fantasy lineups for tonight's game against Florida.
June 13, 2009
Alex Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with a solo homer off Fernando Nieve in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Mets at Yankee Stadium.
Our View:
A-Rod ended a six-game skid without a homer, and now has nine for the season. Only one of his homers was hit away from the new Yankee Stadium.
June 11, 2009
Alex Rodriguez was productive in Thursday's 4-3 loss at Boston, as he went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI. He also swiped a base.
Our View:
A-Rod ended a three-game skid without a hit, and a four-game drought without an RBI. He is only hitting .176 so far in June.
May 25, 2009
Alex Rodriguez went 5-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and two runs scored as the Yankees throttled the Rangers 11-1 on Monday.
Our View:
Amazingly, none of A-Rod's hits left the yard today. Entering the game seven of his 10 hits were home runs. His average jumped from .189 to .259 as a result of today's five hits.
May 23, 2009
Alex Rodriguez tied the Yankees-Phillies game up at 4-4 with a two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning off Brad Lidge. New York went on to win the game two batters later after Robinson Cano singled, stole second base and got driven in by Melky Cabrera.
Our View:
A-Rod is batting just .204 on the season, but you won't hear his owners complaining given that seven of his 10 hits have left the yard. A-Rod has been criticized in the past for compiling much of his numbers in meaningless at-bats, but he's already gone a long way toward regaining his support from Yankees fans with several meaningful home runs in his mere 15 games played thus far.
May 22, 2009
Alex Rodriguez hit a solo home run in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Phillies. He finished the game 2-for-4 with a strikeout.
Our View:
A-Rod's power certainly hasn't gone anywhere. He is hitting a mere .200 but there's no denying his fantasy value. The average will come around, but he's clearly enjoying the new ballpark. Five of his six home runs have come in his home park.
May 19, 2009
Alex Rodriguez went deep again on Tuesday as the Yankees beat the Orioles 9-1. Rodriguez was 1-for-4 with the homer, a run scored, and two RBI in the game.
Our View:
A-Rod is still hitting under .200 so far in 2009, but he has hit a home run in four straight games. Unfortunately, it seems like the only hits he gets are home runs. It's not a terrible thing, as he is showing he still has the power, and he is too good of a hitter for his average to stay this low.
May 18, 2009
Alex Rodriguez hit his third home run in as many games in Monday's 7-6 win over the Twins. His solo shot in the first inning was his only hit in three at bats. He also drew a walk and struck out once.
Our View:
While the .188 average is a glaring black eye, look at the damage he does to the other guy! He still boasts an impressive .395 OBP and a .563 SLG. Four of his six hits have left the park, and he looks almost as powerful as ever through 10 games.
May 17, 2009
Alex Rodriguez hit his third home run of the season in the Yankees 3-2 win over the Twins on Sunday. The solo shot was his only hit in three at bats and his second round-tripper in as many games.
Our View:
Three of A-Rod's five hits have left the park. Despite missing the first month of the season, he is already on pace to hit 45 home runs and drive in 104 runs. He is hitting a mere .172, but he is drawing a walk per game.
May 16, 2009
Alex Rodriguez hit a walk-off two-run home run on Saturday to lead the Yankees to a 6-4 win in 11 innings. A-Rod was 1-for-4 on the game and is now hitting .154 since his return.
Our View:
A-Rod has been struggling out of the gate, but he has shown the ability to hit big home runs. He homered in his first at-bat of the season, and he hit a walk-off today in his second home game to lead the Yanks to a victory. His slow start should have been expected, and the power numbers are there now and should only continue to improve.
May 8, 2009
As previously reported, Alex Rodriguez homered in his first at-bat of the season, but that was the only hit he could muster in four trips. Still, his three-run blast gave the Yankees a 4-0 win over the Orioles.
Our View:
Amid controversy, injuries and mud-slinging, the guy can still rake. The hip doesn't seem to have affected A-Rod's power, as referenced by the home run, and fantasy owners are hoping for more to come from the recently rehabbed slugger.
May 8, 2009
It didn't take long for Alex Rodriguez to make an impact. The controversial slugger hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat of the season on Friday against the Orioles.
Our View:
The homer came off of O's "ace" Jeremy Guthrie. This is a nice little welcome home present for A-Rod owners, and it looks like the hip can't be bothering him that much. We doubt he'll hit 1.000 with 500 home runs this season, but this is a nice start.
May 8, 2009
Alex Rodriguez is set to make his 2009 debut tonight against the Orioles following his recovery from hip surgery, according to ESPN. Manager Joe Girardi said, "He feels he is ready and we think it is great. It is great to have your No. 4 hitter come back. In a sense it is like we made a huge trade. We did not have him the first five weeks so we're all very excited. He is excited and I made it very clear that we miss him."
Our View:
Girardi will be pleased to get him back as the Yankees are off to a disappointing 13-15 start. The Yankees have lost five straight games, which is currently the worst skid in the AL. A-Rod should be fine to employ in fantasy lineups right away.
May 7, 2009
Updating a previous note, Fox Sports confirms that Alex Rodriguez will indeed play on Friday against Baltimore. He has been out since having hip surgery on March 9.
Our View:
A-Rod has not hit very well in his rehab, so it would seem unlikely that he gets off to a lightning start. Still, he's been among the top fantasy producers ever since entering the league, and we like his odds of satisfying his owners this season.
May 7, 2009
Alex Rodriguez is "almost certain" to return to the Yankees for Friday's battle with Baltimore, according to the New York Post. He has been recovering from hip surgery.
Our View:
A-Rod is expected to return Friday if he fares fine in Thursday's intra-squad game in extended spring training. We will keep you posted on his status.
May 6, 2009
Alex Rodriguez, who has been rehabbing from hip surgery, went 1-for-5 with a single in an extended spring training game today, according to the Associated Press. He played in the DH role. He slid into second on an infield grounder and he said, "The slide was good. No problems. I feel good."
Our View:
A-Rod noted that he is uncertain if he will rejoin the Yankees Friday in Baltimore. Skipper Joe Girardi previously mentioned that he could be back on that day.
May 5, 2009
Alex Rodriguez homered twice and played seven innings in the field for the second straight day in an extended spring training game Tuesday, according to the AP.
Our View:
A-Rod said he didn't know about any possible return date, but manager Joe Girardi has said he could be back Friday.
May 5, 2009
Alex Rodriguez could come off the DL to make his season debut on Friday, according to the NY Post. He is recovering from hip surgery. "Friday is a possibility," manager Joe Girardi said. "Is Friday the day? I can't tell you."
Our View:
A-Rod had a homer in seven at-bats in an extended spring training game Monday, and although he didn't have the opportunity to field a ball, he said he "feels good." We'll provide updates on his return as soon as we get them.
May 4, 2009
USA Today reports that Alex Rodriguez was 1-for-6 with a home run and a walk while also playing seven innings in the field against Phillies minor leaguers on Monday. He did not have a single ball hit his way.
Our View:
Two of Rodriguez's three hits in his rehab have left the yard. The problem is that he only has three hits. It seems his timing is still off and he will need to get more work in the field before returning to the Yankees. New York would like to bring him up on May 8, but he would have to take some pretty big strides in the next few days to get to that point.
May 2, 2009
Alex Rodriguez handled third base for five innings on Saturday. It was the first time he played defense in a game since undergoing right hip surgery. He reiterates that he feels ahead of the expected May 15 return date, FOXSports.com reports.
Our View:
Hopefully A-Rod's hip feels fine later in the day and on Sunday, as this was yet another test. We'll be even more excited when we see him running the bases at full speed and sliding.
May 2, 2009
Alex Rodriguez played in another extended spring training game on Friday. He handled seven at-bats, but the third baseman did not play the field or run the bases at full speed. "I felt good," Rodriguez tells the New York Daily News. However, the paper feels like A-Rod should be doing a lot more right now if he is going to return before May 15.
Our View:
Fantasy owners and the Yankees are obviously eager to get A-Rod back, but we agree that he should be testing his hip more right now if May 8 was a legit possibility.
April 30, 2009
ESPN's Buster Olney reports that if there is irrefutable evidence that contradicts the information that Alex Rodriguez shared with MLB officials regarding his past steroid use, he could face a penalty.
Our View:
A lot of information is beginning to leak from a book about Rodriguez that has yet to be released. Expect the allegations to continue to gather steam following the book's release. Of note is that the author claims to have evidence that he has used steroids as far back as high school (when he went from bench pressing 100 pounds to 310 in six months) and as recently as 2004 while with the Yankees when he and former pitcher Kevin Brown used HGH together.
April 30, 2009
Alex Rodriguez appeared in his first rehab game today since undergoing hip surgery March 9, according to MLB.com. A-Rod went 1-for-6 with a home run and two walks against right-handers Matt Richardson and Jose Ramirez in the intrasquad, extended spring outing played at the Yankees' minor league complex.
Our View:
The Yankees expect A-Rod to return to the lineup no later than May 15, but there is still speculation he could be back as early as May 9. Skipper Joe Girardi noted that he will bat in the cleanup spot upon his return.
April 30, 2009
A soon-to-be-released book claims that Alex Rodriguez may have used steroids in high school, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
The book, written by Selena Roberts of Sports Illustrated, states that A-Rod has a "needy" personality and needs his ego stimulated constantly. Two anonymous members of the Yankees said they believed A-Rod was using banned substances based on visual side effects, which is also in the upcoming book. A-Rod also allegedly let the opposition know what pitches were coming in lop-sided games while with the Rangers.
April 29, 2009
MLB.com reports that Alex Rodriguez will participate in an extended spring training game on Thursday as a DH. He will DH a few games in the next few days before playing the field. The report suggests that his return date could be pushed up to May 8 if he does not suffer any setbacks.
Our View:
Everything is pretty much going as planned for A-Rod as he rehabs from his hip surgery. The Yankees and his fantasy owners are desperate for his bat, and we doubt he'll disappoint.
April 29, 2009
Alex Rodriguez (hip) stepped up to sliding drills on Tuesday, which is the final hurdle before a minor league rehab stint. "It's getting fairly close," manager Joe Girardi tells the New York Post. "We want to make sure he responds every day. I have said all along I don't want to rush him, but we expect to see him at some point this week."
Our View:
The positive news keeps rolling in. A-Rod is targeting May 9 for a return from right hip surgery. We're sure to have more A-Rod news on Wednesday, such as what he ate for lunch.
April 28, 2009
Alex Rodriguez has moved up his target date to return to New York to the first week of May, according to Sports Illustrated.
Our View:
His target date was previously set for May 15, but his recovery from hip surgery has gone so well that A-Rod and the Yankees are optimistic he can return a week earlier than anticipated.
April 27, 2009
Alex Rodriguez could participate in a minor league game this week, and return to the Yankees as early as May 9, according to the New York Daily News.
Our View:
A-Rod has made great progress in his recovery from hip surgery. He was previously anticipated to return May 15.
April 25, 2009
Alex Rodriguez ran the bases yet again on Saturday and is looking to begin his minor league rehab assignment in the coming week, according to the Yankees Official Website.
Our View:
This was the second time in three days that he ran the bases, and as of this writing he has yet to experience a setback of any king. If all continues to go well, look for him to be back on the field some time in a couple of weeks (the target date has been listed as May 15th).
April 24, 2009
The Newark Star-Ledger is reporting that Alex Rodriguez had his best day of rehab on Friday and that he could be playing in minor league rehab games by the first week of May.
Our View:
It sounds like A-Rod is on track to return by the May 15 date that has been tossed around. His rehab is going very well, so stay tuned for his activation date, which will probably come sometime in the next few weeks barring a setback.
April 23, 2009
According to the New York Post, Alex Rodriguez took batting practice on Thursday. He also hit off a tee and did some base running drills.
Our View:
A-Rod looks to be progressing. His return date is still set for somewhere between May 8th and May 15th. We'll be sure to keep you posted when the Yankees lock down a concrete date so you can get him in your lineup as soon as possible.
April 21, 2009
According the the New York Post, the Yankees are expecting Alex Rodriguez to be back in the lineup on or before May 8, barring any setbacks. Rodriguez is said to be about a week ahead of schedule in his rehab, which puts his return date sometime in early May.
Our View:
The Yankees believe A-Rod could DH for them right now if they wanted him to, but they would prefer he get fully healthy so he can play third base every day upon his return. All news has been good on A-Rod over the last week or so, and he should only end up missing about 30 games of so if he returns when scheduled.
April 20, 2009
Alex Rodriguez increased his onfield drills on Monday, making 19 throws from third base to first and nine to second, according to the Associated Press. "It feels good," Rodriguez said of his hip.
Our View:
Rodriguez has yet to sprint at full speed or run the bases but did look good in batting practice, hitting 10 home runs in 75 swings. A-Rod's rehab continues to go well, and he should be back in the Yankees' lineup within the next month barring a setback.
April 16, 2009
USA Today reports that Alex Rodriguez took batting practice, fielded ground balls, and made throws from third base on Thursday. He hit well while launching three home runs on 49 swings.
Our View:
A-Rod's rehab from hip surgery seems to be going very well. Rodriguez, who has previously tested positive for steroids, spent most of his rehab away from the team in Colorado rather than at their spring training facility. The team had previously banned his cousin, who has been linked to trafficking steroids, from their spring training complex. Rodriguez is now back in Tampa and all seems well as he appears to be ahead of schedule.
April 13, 2009
Alex Rodriguez has resumed on-field baseball drills only five weeks after undergoing hip surgery, according to the Associated Press. A-Rod hit 36 balls off a tee and handled 42 swings during a soft-toss hitting session today. He also fielded 40 grounders and did some light running at the Yankees' minor league facility.
Our View:
The Yankees do not expect A-Rod to return to the team until May 15, even though the elite third baseman is optimistic of returning sooner. The next three to four days will be key in determining when he can participate in a minor league rehab game.
April 10, 2009
Alex Rodriguez, who has been rehabbing his hip in Vail, Colorado, will resume baseball activities on Monday, according to ESPN.
Our View:
While it seems like he may be able to come back earlier, the target date that the Yankees would like to get A-Rod back by still lies in mid-May, with anything earlier than that great news, but not expected. It looks like his owners will have to stay afloat with another option at third base for another month or so.
April 6, 2009
Alex Rodriguez took a few light swings Sunday for the first time since undergoing hip surgery March 9, according to the New York Daily News. Yankees' hitting coach Kevin Long said, "He hit, very light. It is not full batting practice. It is initial swings. He is not close to full baseball activity yet. He is throwing, too, but at a very light level."
Our View:
Long noted that he would not be surprised if A-Rod returned to the diamond at the end of April, but the club does not expect him back until mid-May.
April 1, 2009
MLB.com reports that Alex Rodriguez is expected to rejoin the Yankees lineup in May. He will likely take his rehab from Colorado to the team's Tampa Bay training facility at some point this month. GM Brian Cashman has set a target date for his return at May 15, but A-Rod feels he may be able to return before then.
Our View:
Initial reports suggested that the AL MVP could be ready by mid-April, but it looks as if that will not be the case. The third baseman is just one year removed from a season that saw him hit 54 home runs, to go with 156 RBI and 143 runs scored. While that type of production cannot be expected in 2008, he may still be able to match his 2008 totals when he played just 138 games.
March 28, 2009
Alex Rodriguez, who has been rehabbing in Vail, Colorado, since undergoing hip surgery there on March 9, has been progressing well and will return to the Yankees' training facility in Tampa Bay, Florida, once the team breaks camp at the end of spring training, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Rodriguez is still on pace to make the mid-May return to action that was targeted back when the surgery was performed. A-Rod probably should not slip past the second round of most fantasy drafts, as he'll provide a huge boost a month and a half into the season for any team that owns him, as long as they can stay afloat with a decent replacement at third base while he's out.
March 26, 2009
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez may return to spring training before the team breaks camp, though it is unlikely, according to the New York Post.
Our View:
Rodriguez is battling a hip injury, and his rehab is apparently going very well. The team expects him back by May 15, though he could be back sooner than that.
March 22, 2009
A former Manhattan madam who frequently supplied call girls to Eliot Spitzer claims she also provided services for Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, according to the New York Daily News. "Throughout the years, there were a number of clients that I befriended and it was not uncommon for them to want the women they can't have whether it be the phone hookers or the madam," says Kristin Davis, who claims she even dated the embattled All-Star for a time. According to Davis, the two stopped seeing each other after Rodriguez became upset at the fact that she was involved with another man, but not before Rodriguez admitted to her about using performance-enhancing drugs.
Our View:
Obviously all this won't have any effect on Rodriguez's professional career, but it does adequately portray has jilted and cankerous his off-the-field life has been behind the scenes.
March 11, 2009
Alex Rodriguez is recovering nicely from Monday's hip surgery, according to the Associated Press. Apparently doctors have found nothing that should keep him from returning to duty in May.
Our View:
This is good news for prospective A-Rod owners, but only time will tell if he can regain his elite fantasy status. Be wary of him on draft day, especially in the first round.
March 9, 2009
Alex Rodriguez underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair his torn labrum today, and the procedure was deemed successful, according to the NY Post. Dr. Marc Phillipon said, "The surgery went exactly as planned. There were no surprises, it was exactly what we were prepared for."
Our View:
A-Rod is already slated to begin a rehab program this afternoon, that includes range-of-motion exercises and riding a stationary bicycle. He is expected to return to the diamond at some point in May.
March 8, 2009
Alex Rodriguez will be on the shelf for 6-9 weeks after he undergoes arthroscopic surgery to repair his torn labrum, according to the Star-Ledger.
Our View:
Cody Ransom is the top candidate to see the bulk of the workload at third while A-Rod is out. He will miss the first 2-4 weeks of the regular season, barring a setback.
March 6, 2009
Alex Rodriguez is hoping to avoid surgery on his torn labrum, and will try to play through the injury, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
He will need around four months of rehab if surgery is deemed necessary, making A-Rod a very risky fantasy option.
March 5, 2009
Alex Rodriguez had the cyst on his hip drained on Wednesday and the team hopes he can avoid surgery as a result, according to the Associated Press. However, if he is forced to undergo surgery for the torn labrum he is suffering from, he could miss up to four months of action.
Our View:
All we know for certain is that A-Rod will miss the WBC. From there, what course of action that is taken will determine how much time he will miss, with estimates being anywhere from 8-16 weeks if he is forced to have surgery. Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving situation.
March 5, 2009
ESPN's "First Take" reports Thursday morning that Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is expected to undergo surgery Monday to remove a cyst from his hip bone. Early prognoses are that A-Rod will miss at least 10 weeks.
Our View:
An ESPN medical analyst ruled out any correlation between Rodriguez's hip ailment and the use of steroids and other illegal substances.
March 4, 2009
According to the Associated Press, the Domincan team is counting on Alex Rodriguez to return. A-Rod's troubled hip could cost him some time, but the team expects him to return. Miguel Tejada is taking grounders at third just in case.
Our View:
With all the drama surrounding A-Rod right now, he's still gravy from a fantasy perspective. The hip injury appears to be something he dealt with last year as well, so don't expect his production to slow significantly this spring.
March 3, 2009
Alex Rodriguez, who went 1-for-3 with a double and a run for Team Dominican Republic in an exhibition against Florida on Tuesday, flew to Colorado immediately after to see a hip specialist on Wednesday, according to PA SportsTicker.
Our View:
The off-field controversy hasn't seemed to affect A-Rod's numbers in spring thus far, as he's gone 4-for-10 with one home run, four RBI, two runs and three walks thus far. While the hip tightness will likely keep him out of the next few exhibition games, it is not something that should alter his 2009 fantasy status at the moment.
March 1, 2009
Alex Rodriguez had a two-hour meeting with MLB officials on Sunday, according to the Associated Press. No details of the meeting were released.
Our View:
A-Rod has said that he will not speak in any more detail to the press about his PED use, but the public could find out more if any of the meeting's details are released. We'll let you know if we find out any more on the topic, as this story isn't going away any time soon.
February 27, 2009
ESPN.com reports that Alex Rodriguez will meet with MLB officials on Sunday in order to discuss the details surrounding his admitted steroid use.
Our View:
MLB wants to know more about the characters involved, including his cousin, who was recently suspended from the Yankees spring training facilities.
February 26, 2009
The Yankees have told third baseman Alex Rodriguez to keep his cousin, Yuri Sucart, away from the ballpark, during both spring training and the regular season, according to USA Today. After homering and walking twice in a win over Toronto Wednesday, Rodriguez was picked up by Sucart outside the Blue Jays' spring training facility in Dunedin, Florida. General manager Brian Cashman said Thursday that the issue "has been handled."
Our View:
Sucart has been identified as the man responsible for supplying Rodriguez with steroids from 2001-03. Rodriguez later admitted that asking Sucart to meet him in Dunedin was a mistake.
February 25, 2009
Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run home run in his first official at-bat, according to MLB.com. He was 1-for-1 with two walks as the Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 6-1 on Wednesday.
Our View:
The third baseman is still expected to be the best at his position, despite the difficulties that lie ahead of him this season. Expect him to be as focused as ever to prove that his abilities are legit and that his Hall of Fame numbers were not a result of steroids.
February 21, 2009
Former major-league first baseman David Segui said Friday that he never suspected Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez of taking performance-enhancing drugs while the two were teammates in Seattle from 1998-99, according to the New York Post. "I never suspected him of taking steroids [with Seattle]," Segui said in a phone interview. "He wasn't big. He didn't have the body of a guy taking steroids. Obviously, there are different steroids for different reasons. But for most guys involved with [steroids] are hitting the weights pretty hard. And that was not the case with him."
Our View:
Segui, who played for seven different teams from 1990-2004, said that steroids were so prevalent then that anyone who said he didn't at least consider using them is a liar. He also went on to add that because of the widespread use, he was not surprised by A-Rod's recent admission to using PEDs while with the Rangers from 2001-03.
February 20, 2009
Alex Rodriguez has been linked to Angel Presinal, a personal trainer that was cited in the Mitchell report, according to ESPN. Presinal has been banned from MLB clubhouses since 2001.
Our View:
Even though Rodriguez will not discuss his drug use any further, the topic won't be disappearing from headlines any time soon.
February 19, 2009
Alex Rodriguez told reporters on Thursday that he will not be discussing his performance enhancing drug use any further, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
For many frustrated baseball fans this is welcome break from the constant steroid discussion. A-Rod said that he was relieved to be back in uniform and playing baseball.
February 15, 2009
The Associated Press reports that Alex Rodriguez will hold a press conference Tuesday shortly after his arrival at the Yankees' spring training complex. Among those expected to attend is manager Joe Girardi. "I think it shows the unity of the club, and I think that's real important," Girardi said Saturday. "I think it's important teammates back teammates, and they're there for each other, and they know during difficult times they can lean on each other."
Our View:
Rodriguez's press conference is scheduled to be held in the same tent where Andy Pettitte spoke in the aftermath of his steroid use admission.
February 12, 2009
GM Brian Cashman noted that the Yankees are prepared to support Alex Rodriguez through his "major crisis," according to MLB.com. Cashman said, "We look forward to him joining the camp and addressing everybody to the best ability that he can, and to the degree he can. We will get him in his batting-cage routines and his fielding routines, and off we go. I know it is not going to leave us; it is not like we can run from it. We just have to run toward it and deal with it." Cashman admitted that A-Rod's steroid use caught him off-guard, and the GM said, "This is an issue we are going to have to deal with, it is an issue he is going to have to deal with. There is no doubt about that. Ultimately, we will be dealing with it together."
Our View:
Cashman could not answer when asked if he would have traded for A-Rod in 2004 if he had known about his steroid use. The Yankees are behind A-Rod, but it remains to be seen if their fans will be.
February 11, 2009
MLB commissioner Bud Selig hasn't ruled out punishing Alex Rodriguez for his steroid use, according to USA Today. Selig said of Rodriguez's admissions that, "It was against the law, so I would have to think about that. It's very hard. I've got to think about all that kind of stuff."
Our View:
Although steroids were against the law at the time, there was no rule in major league baseball banning them. However, Selig has allowed an All-Star game to end in a tie during his tenure, so it's pretty clear that he can try whatever he wants. It will just be a matter of what the players union will let him get away with.
February 11, 2009
Alex Rodriguez had said in his interview on ESPN that Sports Illustrated reporter Selena Roberts had stalked him and attempted to break into his home in Florida, but police have no records of any incidents, according to the New York Daily News. In the interview, Rodriguez said, "What makes me upset is that Sports Illustrated pays this lady, Selena Roberts, to stalk me. This lady has been thrown out of my apartment in New York City. This lady has five days ago just been thrown out of the University of Miami police for trespassing. And four days ago she tried to break into my house where my girls are up there sleeping, and got cited by the Miami Beach police. I have the paper here."
Our View:
Miami Beach police, as well as New Jersey and NYPD officials say there are no records showing any type of wrongdoing on Roberts' part, so exactly what A-Rod was referring to is a mystery.
February 9, 2009
Reacting to Alex Rodriguez's admission to using performance enhancing drugs while in Texas, Rangers' owner Tom Hicks says he feels betrayed and deceived by the three-time MVP. According to MLB.com, Hicks claims he had numerous personal conversations with A-Rod in which he was assured that he was not on steroids.
Our View:
Hicks was the high-bidder for A-Rod back in 2000 when he agreed to pay him a record $252 million dollars over 10 years. A-Rod's admission can be added to a long list of former Rangers - including Rafael Palmeiro, Juan Gonzalez and Jose Canseco - who have been found guilty of using steroids at one point or another in their careers.
February 9, 2009
In an interview with ESPN's Peter Gammons, Alex Rodriguez has admitted to using performance enhancing drugs from 2001-2003, according to ESPN.
Our View:
Well, we can rule out all uncertainty now. Obviously this sullies A-Rod's reputation, and you can bet he will be hearing boos from home and road fans alike throughout the 2009 season. It shouldn't really affect his fantasy value, though, as he has proven to be an elite player even after he supposedly stopped using steriods.
February 7, 2009
According to four sources who have each independently reported to Sports Illustrated, New York Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez tested positive for two types of anabolic steroids in 2003, the year he won the AL home run title and MVP award while with the Texas Rangers. When approached about the topic at a gym in Miami on Thursday by a SI reporter, Rodriguez responded to questioning by saying, "I'm not saying anything."
Our View:
As a result of Major League Baseball's survey testing in 2003, Rodriguez's name appeared on a list of 104 players who tested positive for illegal substances, but, as of that year, no penalties existed for the use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. The names of the players who tested positive have been kept under seal in California, but sources close to the government's investigation of steroid use in baseball, as well as sources familiar with league testing results, confirmed that Rodriguez is included in that group.
January 25, 2009
Alex Rodriguez was referred to as "A-Fraud" by his Yankees teammates in a new book, "The Yankee Years," by Tom Verducci in which he collaborated with former Yankees' manager Joe Torre, according to MLB.com. The nickname is a play on the commonplace nickname of A-Rod.
Our View:
The release of this book could create for even more drama than usual in the Yankees clubhouse, which is notoriously crowded with large egos.
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