Yankees Suck

Did anyone notice that the Red Sox just won the World Series? Probably not, because the Yankees can't stand not to be the center of attention. I think that there should be some sort of mandatory waiting period for people to make major announcements after the World Series. There kind of is now, because teams have to get approval to hold a press conference during the series, but who says they have to hold a press conference to steal the show? The Yankees did not make a formal announcement, but told people that they had offered the job to Joe Girardi.

I always liked Joe Girardi. I thought he was a good guy and a pretty good player. Not so much anymore. Re-associating yourself with the Yankees by choice makes you a not good person in my book. The first time it could be said that he really didn't have a choice. This time, he could have managed in several other organizations, but chose the one that operates unethically. Guess I'm not such a fan of him anymore.

So, now Alex Rodriguez. Jerk. Actually, it's probably more accurate to say that Scott Boras, his agent, is the jerk. That's his reputation. He gets the money for his clients (and himself), and some would say he's the biggest jerk in all of professional sports. But he gets the job done, so I suppose there's something to be said for that. But making an announcement that his (arguably) biggest client is opting out of his contract DURING a World Series game is downright dirty. In some ways, I believe he and ARod should be fined for doing this. It wasn't just "bad timing". In fact, we have every reason to believe that it was perfectly timed. That was absolutely inappropriate and disrespectful. If the Red Sox sign Alex Rodriguez (which I don't see happening), I would have a real problem with that, after what he did during the game in which the clinched the World Series title.

They said on ESPN today that if ARod gets the kind of contract he wants, it will be somewhere around $300 million for 8 years. The work year for professional baseball players is somewhere in the neighborhood of 180 days (the same as for teachers). ARod would make approximately $164,000 PER DAY. That's over 4xs what I will make in a year as a teacher. At least I can confidently say that I will be making a difference and providing a descent and positive role model for children, as ARod claims to do.

The combination of these two major events prompted an hour long special called "A Dynasty in Transition" on ESPN. They ran it all day yesterday. Too bad the special couldn't be on the amazing season the Boston Red Sox had. At least lil ole me can give them their props. Congrats Red Sox!!