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Joe D."Something in his swing is different."
-- its called a contract year. A phenomenon that changes many.
I'm not A-rod basher (or big fan)... and this show he is putting on is very impressive. But, if he doesn't come through in the playoffs than he will be jeered and rightfully so.
No matter what sport you are in - the goal is to win the championship. Those that come through in the clutch during 'championship time' will be loved.
Whoever has, or might in future posts, please do not bring up any of A-Rods postseason stats without putting them into context. I am guessing he is batting over 400 when a hit really doesn't matter and about 100 when you need him to do something.
He is great when the yankees are up by 12 runs, or if there is nobody on base and two outs, and apparently - he is also great in April. Lets see how he does when its October, when there are two outs, and the Yankees are down by two with two men on. Lets see how he does then.
Quite honestly - Yankees fans are dying to love the guy - all he has to do is come through in the playoffs... and ALL negativity gets washed away.