We saw Gary Sanchez get his first major league hit and serve as DH. We saw the successful return of Luis Severino out of the bullpen. But the Yankees held fast to their tendency to play .500 baseball with a series split against the Mets. They’re a different team but their results are the same. And so be it.
The big question everyone’s asking going forward – and Girardi is getting peeved about being asked day after day, can’t blame him – is what’s to be done with A-Rod? He gets no playing time. He’s just….there. I read an article in the NYT the other day about what a great mentor he’s been to the younger players and how baseball-smart he is (we could see that from watching his commentary on the TV playoff coverage). So what happens to him?
My guess is the Yankees organization will retain him for the duration of this season and then release him (unless the Marlins are willing to take him). And then he’ll either play for another year (again, for the Marlins most likely) to reach his milestones, or settle into the broadcast booth. As I said, he’s good in front of the camera when talking about the game as opposed to himself.
Meanwhile, the Yanks take on the now-powerhouse Cleveland Indians this weekend and that means facing Andrew Miller. It’ll make me sad to see him in their uniform.
I’m sure it must be hurting his ego, but for me, I’d love to not have to do any work, just sit around and get paid THAT kind of salary. Oh well. I agree, Jane, I’m sure he will go on to work in the broadcasting field but he will probably want to play next year to hit some big numbers…I just truly hope it’s NOT with our Yankees. The Tex craziness in the first game with the Mets in the Bronx was wild. Big home run and then hit by the next pitch. And then the Mets not happy when Tex was at 2nd base reading the catcher’s signals. Too funny. I was so happy after that win, I don’t know why, considering where the team is and where they are headed this season, but every win makes me smile. Onward and upward. GO YANKEES!!! AND GO AWAY, A-ROD!!!
These guys have pride and, yes, ego, Diane. So while A-Rod certainly isn’t hurting by collecting a huge paycheck, he’s a fallen, aging star – not easy for someone with his talent. Yeah, that first game involving Tex was crazy!