nybaseballdigest.com - 10/10/2009
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Brent Mayne found an interesting quote in his latest Art of Catching newsletter . As he talked about big leaguers managing stress he brought up El Duque, who is renowned for his postseason accomplishments in this town:
“Sometimes a hitter gets a hit, sometimes I strike them out, but in ...
What’s Behind A-Rod’s Postseason Turnaround?
nybaseballdigest.com 10/13/2009 — I discussed this on Sunday and once again was criticized for saying that a “relaxed” A-Rod has as much to do with his success than anything. Dr. John F Murray, who appeared on my show back in June, had the following to say in Sunday’s New York Post .
“If he’s becoming a ...
Sherman: Playoff Results About More Than A-Rod
theyankeeuniverse.com 10/6/2009 — The 2009 season has been one of redemption and rebirth for Alex Rodriguez. It seems like the tense, controversial A-Rod has been replaced by a man comfortable in his own skin. This change has led some writers, such as John Harper , to predict big things from A-Rod in the coming postseason:
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Attention A-Rod Haters
morehardball.blogspot.com 10/13/2009 — Another October of post season baseball is here and once again the New York Yankees and Alex Rodriguez are involved. A-Rod and his woeful post-season stats were once again the talk of the town around most office water coolers as well as in NYC where its all about what have you done for me ...
Shut up, haters! A-Rod silences his critics with two swings of the bat
subwaysquawkers.blogspot.com 10/10/2009 — What a game! I didn't get much sleep last night - too much adrenaline! - after the Yankees great, great victory over the Twins. And get this - I totally called Alex Rodriguez's homer last night, although it ended up being a game-tying, not a game-winning, one. Here's what happened. Shortly after ...
Post-season will be about A-Rod
pinstripealley.com 10/3/2009 —
Here are just a few New York Yankees stories to help you bide your time between college football games today.
The post-season is coming, and that means we will be watching Alex Rodriguez closely. Bob Klapisch looks at A-Rod, who won't be able to hide once the playoffs start.
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A-Rod redemption
scoresreport.com 10/18/2009 —
It’s been a surreal year for Alex Rodriguez. It began with disgrace, as he joined the club of major league players implicated in the never-ending steroids scandal. He was never a fan favorites in New York, and now he had sunk to a new low. His reputation would be forever tarnished.
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The Truth About A-Rod in the Postseason
sportsthenandnow.com 10/13/2009 — Alex Rodriguez has not been as bad in postseason play as the media want you to believe.
Whether you’re a Yankee fan, baseball fan, or even if you’re just a gal who thinks that he looks good in a uniform, you have probably heard that Alex Rodriguez is lousy in the playoffs. It has been the ...
A-Rod the talk of the town heading into Game 3
nydailynews.com 10/11/2009 — Are two games enough to erase five years worth of frustration?
When it comes to Alex Rodriguez, you never know, but it certainly seems like his game-tying homer in Game 2 was the moment that Yankees fans were waiting for to anoint A-Rod as a true ...
Is A-Rod Ready For a Big October?
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 10/6/2009 — Alex Rodriguez was a pretty solid player in the postseason up until game 5 of the 2004 ALCS, and then everything changed. Since then he's hitting .143 (8-for-56) with two doubles, a homer, an RBI, 10 walks, and 18 strikeouts. This topic has been talked about a lot lately across the Yankee ...
After toughest year of his career, A-Rod primed for October
nydailynews.com 10/6/2009 — Even after reaching 30 home runs and 100 RBI, Alex Rodriguez’s season will go down as one of the most pedestrian of his career. Wouldn’t it be ironic if this was the year he finally helped lead the Yankees to a World Series title?
We ...
A-Rod, Teixeira erase Yankees' mistakes —
NY Post: Sports 10/10/2009
MARK Teixeira and Alex Rod riguez have enjoyed high-profile, middle-of-the-order relationships in their careers.
Teixeira rattled off how blessed he has been to have 3-4 unions at previous stops with Michael Young, Chipper Jones and Vladimir Guer...
The Yankees Win: Order Up Another Pie! —
Bleacher Report - MLB 10/10/2009
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