A-Rod fever, let's predict his 2007 HR total ?

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Posted By: Paul

Just a hunch, but I say Arod is a non roid user. Also, I predict he will hit 54 hrs. Looks like I'm winning

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

I don't think ARod is a user -- compare his physical evolution to Bonds (not that this is the definitive test). Plus, his stats in his third year were as good as the ones he has now...no large jump in HRs.

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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

A-Rod is not an "A-roid"............

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Posted By: barrysloate

There are only two games left and he will almost certainly sit out Sunday. So I am a solo homerun away from the grand prize...which is??

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Posted By: Paul

Sorry Barry, I predicted 54 about 45 minutes ago.


edited to say Arod doesn't cheat, so maybe I shouldn't either.

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

155 -- Barry, I was off by over an hour.

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Posted By: barrysloate

He can't finish exactly at 55/155, but if he stays where he is or hits a solo HR I'm sitting pretty good.

He also scored his 1500th run and recorded his 1500th RBI in last night's game. If he stays healthy and decides to play until 40, he will probably hold every offensive record.

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Posted By: peter chao

Guys,

I sure hope that he breaks Barry's Career HR record, I do believe that would take BB off the steroid hook.

Peter C.

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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

Your numbers are about on the money.....but, they will fall short as the Yankees are going with the "B" team
this evening. And, will do the same tomorrow. However, at a quick glance....you guessed best.

Hey guys, there is no stopping these Yankees.....the B team just scored 10 RUNS in the 4th inning.

TED Z

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Posted By: barrysloate

A-Rod is at 54/155. What do I win if it stays there?

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

A free tofu salad at Morton's.

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Posted By: dennis

barry 1st prize is tne official net 54 Criswell award.you can use this photo next to your login & you must now respond to any thread of this nature "i predict"

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Posted By: barrysloate

Based on the suggested prizes, I think I'll root for A-Rod to hit two grand slams today!

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

No tofu for you!

ARod has 156.

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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

The Yankees have the "A" team going today and I'm rooting for Alex to hit his 55th HR....so, you win.

I only called for HR predictions, not RBI-ees.

If you win, I'll buy you a steak at Peter Luger's....or, I will treat you at my favorite Greek restaurant, Periyali's (on 20th St).

I owe you, anyhow, for giving me a great headstart on my T206 Sovereign set last year at this time....when I won the 262
card T206 lot in your auction.

TED Z

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Posted By: barrysloate

Thanks Ted. Peter Luger's is a tad expensive, but I can always go for a tasty spanikopitas!

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Posted By: peter chao

Any predictions on how ARod will do during the playoffs? New Yorkers are interested in only champions. That's why they adore the Babe, Dimaggio, and Mantle. World Series heroes. Will ARod finally come through in the playoffs this year?

Peter C.

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Posted By: Fred C

A-rod may show up but if the team doesn't do well it really doesn't matter. NY wants a RING, anything less is basically failure. What would be really bad is if the entire team comes alive and gets to the WS and the Yanks loose and someone has to perform a Heimlich on A-rod.

Does anyone really think he'll opt out of that huge contract of his? Does he think someone is going to sign him to more money than what he's already making? I suppose there are the Mets (who are not in need of a SS or 3B). Maybe the Cubbies - they've got 3B covered, why not a power hitting SS to go along with that speedy Sorryano (sic) guy. Maybe A-rod will feel generous and want to do some good for baseball and play for less money for a small market team (yeah, right).

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Posted By: jay wolt

"I suppose there are the Mets (who are not in need of a SS or 3B"
I thought they were set for awhile w/ Reyes & Wright

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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

I think the point is that the Mets are one of the few teams that can afford ARod; however, as Fred points out they are not in need of a 3B or SS (however, it wouldn't kill me to see Wright learn to play 1B once the Mets are done paying Delgado for striking out with the bases loaded a couple more years).

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Posted By: Jim VB

Peter Lugers? You guys are making me hungry.

I started my retail career at Abraham & Straus in the 1970's. Luger's was too far to go for lunch, but was always a good choice if you had a vendor paying for dinner. For lunch we all loved Gage & Tollner, but not every vendor would spring for that. I understand that it became a T.G.I. Fridays. (UGH!)


As a poor college grad, barely scraping by in NYC, I too every free meal I could get. I was happy if I could get to Junior's.

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Posted By: Jason L

I would be hard pressed to believe that A-Rod has not used PEDs, what with his other stunts like screaming at fielders while trying to field balls and knocking fielders' gloves while running to first...

Man, I hope he's not wearing Cubbie blue next year!....don't want his classy wife teaching our wholesome Midwest kids new words...blech!

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Posted By: barrysloate

Jim- did you work at the A & S on Fulton Street? It's no longer standing, but I used to shop there. It was practically across the street from Gage and Tollner. It's all just several blocks from where I live.

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Posted By: Jim VB

Yep. 420 Fulton St., I believe was the address. That was a rough neighborhood after dark, but Brooklyn Heights, just a couple of blocks away was starting to bloom, even then (mid 1977 to early 1980.)

It was actually a great place to work, but NYC was not a great place to live if you were "poor", even then! I lived in Forest Hills and commuted because the rents in Brooklyn Heights and Manhattan were 2-3 times what I paid.

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Posted By: barrysloate

I used to shop there all the time. I've been living in the neighborhood since 1974. Yes, it is very expensive in these parts, no question about it.

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Posted By: peter chao

The Indians won the first game against the Yankees and were successful in pitching around ARod. He got 0 hits and 2 BB. Not a good start for the Yankees.

Peter C.