When Straw Speaks

by Jaime R on Dec 20, 2006 1:05 PM EST in New York Yankees News

Darryl Strawberry has felt it necessary to chime in on the whole A-Rod media frenzy and explains that all Alex needs is love:

When he rejoined the club in July 1996, Strawberry said, "The guys embraced me. That's what a guy like A-Rod needs. A-Rod's a great guy, man. He's a sensitive guy. You guys have to remember, like I always said, he's only played in Seattle and Texas. It's not New York. You don't get booed in Texas. You don't get booed in Seattle when you play there. He comes here, and the pressure is on."

To all the doubters who want to ship A-Rod out of New York, Strawberry had this to say:

Furthermore, Strawberry opined: "A lot of people talk about A-Rod coming over and it's not working out. He won the MVP [in 2005], didn't he? What do you mean it's not working out? He hit 35 and drove in 100 this year, right? What do you mean it's not working out? You're not going to find players who put up those numbers every year.

For someone who has disgraced himself in both sets of New York pinstripes, I don't know if these words of wisdom are to be taken seriously. Strawberry's ego and insecurities led him to self destruction, while A-Rod's ego and insecurities are leading him to choke and be a douche in the media. I do find the often fragile psyches of megamillionaire ball players interesting. They create some interesting tensions, but I think A-Rod is the only one who can help himself. No amount of hugs and warm friendlies from Jeter or anyone else can put the 'best player in the game' back together again.

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Right on Straw

Exactly Strawberry. AROD is producing in New York and just needs a little more support from his teammates, yeah I am talking to you Mr. Jeter. Also the fans are just ridiculous when it concerns AROD.

by BillyBobisdrunk on Dec 20, 2006 1:44 PM EST reply actions

What an original

post.

Great Success!

by ReLaunch on Dec 20, 2006 3:50 PM EST reply actions

Thanks!

Happy Hanukkah!

by BillyBobisdrunk on Dec 20, 2006 4:04 PM EST up reply actions

you know what

I don't even read the diaries if that's what you're commenting on. Also there's one or two good Yankee stories a week...like the Igawa signing or potential Melky trade that's worth writing about. So fogive us if one of the 3 bloggers at PA cover your breaking news.

by Jaime R on Dec 20, 2006 4:20 PM EST up reply actions

What?

You don't read the posts on your own site? Way to give a damn about your readership.

Off the Facade
You say "sell-out," I say "opportunist."

by PinstripePowerhouse on Dec 20, 2006 4:38 PM EST up reply actions

I read the posts

Or at least I skim them. I write outside of P.A. and when I'm busy like I am, I tend not to read the diaries. I am one of 3 other contributors, CliffS, anaconda, and John (who runs the site). I guarantee, between the 4 of us, we manage the site pretty well and we pay attention.

by Jaime R on Dec 20, 2006 7:33 PM EST up reply actions

I think he was joking

Or at least I hope so. You guys do a great job.

Fear the Evil Empire

by pfistyunc on Dec 20, 2006 9:31 PM EST up reply actions

You Got It

One of those "I had a shitty day at work so I'm going to be snarky" posts.

Off the Facade
You say "sell-out," I say "opportunist."

by PinstripePowerhouse on Dec 20, 2006 11:18 PM EST up reply actions

Wow,

pfisty saying something nice! It really is the holiday season.

Great Success!

by ReLaunch on Dec 21, 2006 6:46 AM EST up reply actions

A Christmas Miracle!!!

Wow, is he goin' soft on us, or as Dicken's said (and I'm paraphrasing), "Scrooge is a pretty damn nice sonofabitch!"

by Ronster22 on Dec 21, 2006 11:55 AM EST up reply actions

I'm mellowing in my old age I guess

What can I say? Merry Christmas bitches.

Fear the Evil Empire

by pfistyunc on Dec 21, 2006 2:47 PM EST up reply actions

No problem,

another great post would be the Ted Lilly signing.

Great Success!

by ReLaunch on Dec 20, 2006 5:40 PM EST up reply actions

Whatevah

Goddamit, ARod!! Only 35 HRs and 100+ RBIs? You can do so much better, so get with that, slacker!

by NBarnes on Dec 21, 2006 3:40 AM EST reply actions

The numbers look great but

Sure the numbers were great but he didn't produce in the clutch. He caved so much of the time. Two men on, two outs, Yankees down by one. Up steps A-Rod. Here's the first pitch ... SWING and a high pop foul ... the third baseman settles under it and makes the catch.

It's an old song.

by Ronster22 on Dec 21, 2006 11:59 AM EST reply actions