AROD May Be Banned from Baseball?!?!

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Originally Posted by nolemmings

They will tweak it downward as a result of the appeal, either the arbitrator himself or by a consensual agreement. They're handing him a what, 211 game suspension? Seems a little arbitrary if not capricious, doesn't it? If Selig wants to use the best interests of baseball clause of the CBA, go ahead and watch the manure fly; otherwise, by what authority do you discipline a previously unpunished player 211 games?

Todd,
I couldn't agree with you more. He is getting more than 4x the amount of games as the other players. Now, if he were given a 50 game ban along with the others, I'm fairly confident he would take his punishment like the rest of them. But they are trying to make a statement with him. It is very arbitrary and will not fly. The best interest of baseball clause is too vague and will not stand.

I heard today that the result of his appeal will not be determined until November. So, he will be playing for the rest of the 2013 season.

It's funny how Yankee fans want him banned for life because of his contract. If he were playing great or only making $ 1 million, it wouldn't be a big deal to Yankee fans.

The funniest thing is that when he hits 14 more HRs, he will pass Willie Mays and be due another $6 million bonus for passing Mays. Atta boy Hank Steinbrenner, serves him right for trying to profit off an ARod run to break the career HR record.