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A-Rod Brings Much Needed Good News

By Brent Nycz | May 16th, 2008

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Via the Star-Ledger (Ed Price):

Alex Rodriguez is on track for a Tuesday return after running the bases yesterday at Tropicana Field, a key test.

“If everything comes out fine, (Tuesday) is very realistic,” manager Joe Girardi said.

Rodriguez, coming back from a strained right quadriceps, is scheduled to work out today at the Yankees’ facility in Tampa and then play in extended spring training tomorrow, Sunday and Monday. The goal is to get him four to five plate appearances each day and have him play third base tomorrow and Monday.

A-Rod also said the session went “better” than expected. This is great news. As most can see from the Yankees’ lack of offense the last few games, the Yankees are in dire need of some pop in the line-up. Who else could provide that than the reigning AL MVP? A-Rod should return in the first game of the three-game set against the Baltimore Orioles at home.

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On a side note, I participated in the Take the 7 Train’s Opposing Viewpoints with Jessica Bader. The post should be up sometime today.

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2 Responses to “A-Rod Brings Much Needed Good News”

BILL says:

May 16th, 2008 at 8:48 am

Girardi should rip into his players and show some fire. Stop sugar coating everything. Now is the time for his italian temper to show up. They have played poorly vs. Cleveland, Detroit, and Tampa.
gianthinker says:

May 16th, 2008 at 12:28 pm

Julian Tavarez Designated for Assignment
Posted on May 12th, 2008 at 2:39 pm by Mr. Fleece

As reported by the Boston Herald, the Red Sox have designated reliever Julian Tavarez for assignment. This was done in order to make room for Sean Casey, who has been activated from the disabled list.

We know the Colorado Rockies have had interest in acquiring Tavarez. A deal could still be worked out between the two teams within 10 days. Tavarez remains a versatile pitcher, who can work and give length out of the bullpen. Thus far in 2008, Tavarez has a 6.39 ERA while pitching 12 2/3 innings.
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After that time period he has to clear waivers right? If so, I’d love to see the Yankees claim Tavarez. I love his versatility and I’d love to put him in our pen.