...this will be historic for the sport of Baseball. After ARod's execution the other suspensions should follow shortly afterwards. I doubt it will totally resolve the problem but hopefully it will make potential future PEDs users think twice, because MLB has set a precedent by busting players without having to rely on failed drug tests. Now all it takes is for a sleezeball like Bosch who peddles the PEDs, to cop a plea once he gets caught.
The problem with Arod is that he's so completely stupid he turned this not into only a PED case against him but clearly obstruction as well. If it was just PEDs they would have no leverage for a lifetime ban. There's no doubt they have evidence that he tried to purchase and destroy evidence. Hopefully he's smart enough and his lawyers advise him it's best to take the deal of the remainder of this year and all of next. By getting off the hook for this years money and next years money the Yankees should just assure him they will not stand in the way of him collecting the remaining $60 million on the contract.
...you're right, ARod is too stupid to take the deal from what I've read, but if anyone should take the deal and run, it's ARod. ...but as far as the other $60 mil he's he due, I wouldn't commit and assure him of anything. I'd tell him to start serving his suspension and we'll get back to you.
Sounds like he will refuse to take a deal and his lawyers are planning an appeal. So this means we will get to see Arod in pinstripes this year. I can't wait to hear how bad he will be boo'd at home and on the road.
What will ultimately I feel, work against Arod is the timing of all of theses scenarios. First, if MLB is able to establish their findings with facts that support their claim, regardless of the whistle blowers integrity, then Arod is fighting an uphill battle. Both legally and then in the court of public opinion. Now we know that Arod could give a rats ass about the law or peoples opinion, but in this case it will be his downfall. If what we are led to believe is true, that MLB has met and offered a deal, you would naturally assume that Arod's attorneys have complete knowledge and understanding of MLB case, and if any of the evidence was weak or not fact, you would see a totally different response from Arod. He got screwed when he couldn't get on the field which I felt would have led to his retirement due to injuries and hip surgeries which thus would protect a large portion of uncollected salary. Time is working against him, he played his hand and it is time for the river card!!!
...what the dumbass doesn't grasp is that yeah, if he's suspended the rest of this and next. he'll lose some money...but if MLB pursues a lifetime ban, he could lose it all. ARod just needs to fold his hand because his hole cards are weak and he's obviously not a very good poker player.
The Bluffs been called 59, by the Yankees, by MLB, by the Insurance Companies, and the fans, PAY UP FOOL!
Alex will be an idiot and fight the suspension no matter what evidence MLB has. He must have a really poor support team around him that give awful advice.
