New York Yankees News: 1/30/2012

by Lord Duggan on Jan 30, 2012 6:00 AM EST in New York Yankees News

Kuroda on joining the Yankees
"They have an incredible tradition. They contend for the championship every year. I wanted to play for a team like that. When you get to my age, you don’t know how much longer you can pitch and I wanted to experience that before my career ended."

When Will the Killer B's arrive?
Probably not that soon, giving us some more time with the nickname. Come back to us, Andrew Brackman.

Over / Under 30 A-Bombs! in 2012
As of this moment*, 55% of the vote on SportsNation has A-Rod topping 30 home runs in 2012, which seems incredibly optimistic.

*It's Sunday night. I'm writing this from the past!

Subtlety is overrated, so I'll repeat the question here. It would be great for the Yankees, but his struggles with injuries have been well documented. Explain your choice in the comments. Do not explain by using the phrase "best shape of his life."

Poll

Over/Under 30 home runs from A-Rod in 2012

Over - I believe in the power of sunshine, rainbows, and the sweet laughter of children.

424 votes

Under - I'm filled with rage when the neighborhood kids play on my lawn.

212 votes

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Comments

"Isn't it pretty to think so?"

I’d love to see it happen, but I think the days of Alex hitting 30+ are behind him. Of course anything could happen, and I could also win the lottery – I just wouldn’t bet on it.

And FML for being up working when this post published…

Extra bonus Internet dollars to anyone who can identify the quote in the subject line without using Google…

by waw on Jan 30, 2012 6:42 AM EST reply actions

And FML for being up working when this post published…

sup

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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Jan 30, 2012 6:59 AM EST up reply actions

They say misery loves company

And you know, I do feel a little better, thanks :-)

by waw on Jan 30, 2012 7:03 AM EST up reply actions

I’ve been up since 2…

Wooo overnight hell

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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Jan 30, 2012 7:10 AM EST up reply actions

I got called in at 3am. But this is on the heels of the all-nighter I pulled Friday night. Wheee.

by waw on Jan 30, 2012 7:21 AM EST up reply actions

I work 7 days a week from 8PM to 8AM

so piss off

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Jan 30, 2012 8:48 AM EST up reply actions

84 hours scheduled vs. 24/7 on call support

I’d say, both suck.

by waw on Jan 30, 2012 8:53 AM EST up reply actions

well I do get 7 days off after the 7 days of work

so there’s that.

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Jan 30, 2012 9:01 AM EST up reply actions

Ok....

I think it’s fair to expect A-Rod to reach 30 homers again without it being blind optimism. He’s gone all of one year without doing it.

If he can stay on the field, maybe by utilizing the DH spot more often, I think he’ll reach 30 a-bombs more than one more time in his career.

by Let's Talk About Tex Baby on Jan 30, 2012 8:48 AM EST up reply actions

over

"You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you’re going because you might not get there."—Yogi Berra

by NY_limey on Jan 30, 2012 6:56 AM EST reply actions

The Sun also Rises

Perhaps A’ex R will also rise again

by EDV on Jan 30, 2012 7:57 AM EST reply actions

Yes

We shall see…

by waw on Jan 30, 2012 8:04 AM EST up reply actions

I enjoy the mood music

Especially since I saw that band live last night

by BlackandGoldTSgt on Jan 30, 2012 9:12 AM EST reply actions

lol...Tool

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Jan 30, 2012 9:13 AM EST up reply actions

Saw em live last night:)

by BlackandGoldTSgt on Jan 30, 2012 9:14 AM EST up reply actions

so you've seen it

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Jan 30, 2012 9:16 AM EST up reply actions

what is this it you speak of?

by BlackandGoldTSgt on Jan 30, 2012 9:19 AM EST up reply actions

double post

by BlackandGoldTSgt on Jan 30, 2012 9:14 AM EST up reply actions

What if we think A-Rod will hit an even 30 homers?

Happened just a few years ago against Tampa on the last day of the season. It could happen, right?

by StevieV17 on Jan 30, 2012 9:59 AM EST reply actions

Haha, my thought exactly.

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by Brandon C. on Jan 30, 2012 10:08 AM EST up reply actions

Just a matter of physics

I’m not a doctor but as I understand it, his rebuilt hip may or may not make it. It’s a quarter of a billion dollar crap shoot.

by alouishes on Jan 30, 2012 10:12 AM EST reply actions

You guys are way overeacting to last year

Yes, he is older, is now not protected by ’roids and is injury prone, but he is also an incredibly motivated, disciplined and hard working athlete with prodigious natural ability. There is no reason to think that he cannot stay healthy this year and, if he does, he could hit 40 HRs and certainly will hit over 30.

Look at Aaron’s numbers post-35 and you will see a late power surge before hitting 40 (years old) that A-Rod could match.

Oh, ye of little faith!

by AndyC_daddy on Jan 30, 2012 10:28 AM EST reply actions

I want a....

push option in the poll. I think he’ll be right AT 30.

by CalinCT on Jan 30, 2012 11:45 AM EST reply actions

I think A-Rod is capable of playing 130 total games and being the 4th best 3B in baseball in 2012.

We do need to temper our expectations somewhat. He will be 37 this year, and hitting 30 home runs at that age is actually a semi-rare event. Best shape of his life notwithstanding, he doesn’t have a time machine.

by 3460kuri on Jan 30, 2012 11:51 AM EST reply actions

One bad season

And I think you’re all underestimating the knee surgery he’s having. Kobe’s playing at a MVP level right now, and I think it could have the same effect on A-Rod.

New York Knicks = Sleeping Giants

by moose35 on Jan 30, 2012 11:53 AM EST reply actions

If A-Rod parks 30 HRs I will do my best to personally apologize to him for doubting the likelihood of it.

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by Frank Campagnola on Jan 30, 2012 12:25 PM EST reply actions

Do you think he won’t play in enough games or he doesn’t have the ability to anymore even when healthy?

"I could never wear another uniform. I will always be a Yankee"- Jorge Posada

Thanks for the memories Jorge

by nyyrocks29 on Jan 30, 2012 12:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Age curves for power (ISO) are brutal. I don’t think he has it in him anymore going on 37.

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/hitters-age-like-wine-power-like-cheese/

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by Frank Campagnola on Jan 30, 2012 5:10 PM EST up reply actions

"Yankees seriously talking to Bill Hall"

MLB Rumors says Kevin Long has been working out with him. A .200 hitter?

by alouishes on Jan 30, 2012 1:23 PM EST reply actions

The KIller Bs will arrive in September. If they arrive before that, the DL will be as long as a phone book.

Sabathia, Kuroda, and unfortunately Burnett have been practically indestructible. That leaves the ageless Garcia, Hughes, Pineda, and Nova to cover the other two spots in the rotation. The Bs come up just for a look.

I more or less agree with Tex Baby. ARod will be around for a while longer, and 30 homers could certainly happen again, but there is no particular reason to suspect that this is the year. Doing so would involve reversing a performance trend line that has been going down since 2008. That said, I understand that financially, ARod is in the best shape of his life. Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

by designatedquitter on Jan 30, 2012 2:04 PM EST reply actions