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[AlexanderTheGreat13]

I wouldnt bother 26. He has a hard on for Jeter. I dont even blame him.

[a700hitter]

Wow, are you serious? Perhaps Jeter is NOT jealous and not hungry for the NY spotlight? Did it ever occur to you that Jeter may be upset with Alex on a personal level? Maybe he's not supportive because of how upset he is about the things A-Rod said years ago in esquire.

 

You ALWAYS try to determine people's motives for their actions, but the truth is you don't have a clue.

I am sorry. Maybe you are right and it is just a five year grudge over some statements in an article that ARod called him about after it was published. I guess I underestimated his pettiness.

[guapo34]

ummm..Duncan didnt spend very much time in AAA this year. Most of it was spent at AA Trenton' date=' where he had a pretty good year (although I dont have the numbers in front of me).[/quote']

 

Fair enough here are his pretty good numbers in AA. He had 110 ABs in AAA and 206 in AA. I used the AAA numbers because it would have been against better competition.

 

AVG: .248

OBP: .355

SLG: .485

 

He was better at working AA pitchers for walks. I think its worth noting he didn't walk as often against better pitching. Regardless he is nowhere near ready for the majors.

[guapo34]

I didn't say that it was limited to Red Sox fans, I just said especiaslly Red Sox fans. Too much for you to comprehend?

 

 

Jesus Christ, you guys are making wayy too big a deal out of what I said. It was just something that I was pointing out. I wasn't qyestioning why people get on him, nor was I trying to rationalize or explain it. Just an observation. Damn.

 

You pointed something out, and I made my own observation. I was questioning why Yankee fans want to get rid of him. Gee...what an odd occurance on a message board. If you want to make your own observations and not find out what others think about them I suggest starting a blog that doesn't have a comment feature. Then no one can hold you accountable for what you say. Just make sure not to include an email too.

 

edit: your observation took a shot at Red Sox fans, mine too a shot at Yankee fans.

[rician blast]

I didn't say that it was limited to Red Sox fans, I just said especiaslly Red Sox fans. Too much for you to comprehend?

 

26, no not too much for me to comprehend. you stated that:

 

It's funny how a bunch of people, especially Red Sox fans, make fun of A-Rod when he goes through those stretches and insist that he'll never be good again. Or if he's in a slump,criticize him or somethingI understand you completely[/b

 

Especially=particularly, primarily, etc. Your statement just isn't accurate. The fans who are crucifying ARod the worst are YANKEE FANS, not Sox or Met or Jays or O's or any other fans.

 

We're critical in a cynical way, yes, because his struggles are to the Sox benefit. But if you really pay attention you'll hear most Sox fans say they don't want him to wake up or snap out of it because he is so talented he could carry a team on his back.

 

YANKEE FANS, however, are the ones treating him as if he's all done, booing him in the big spots, saying to trade him, etc.

 

Don't try an project the actions of Yankee fans on the rest of us.

[Gom]

Whats bad about Arod is that he no longer can hit the high octane fastball. His swing has slowed a bit, and this season, more than any other, I have seen him swing right through fastballs. He has slider bat speed now, and it's only going to get worse.

[riverside sluggers]

I didn't say that it was limited to Red Sox fans, I just said especiaslly Red Sox fans. Too much for you to comprehend?

 

 

Jesus Christ, you guys are making wayy too big a deal out of what I said. It was just something that I was pointing out. I wasn't qyestioning why people get on him, nor was I trying to rationalize or explain it. Just an observation. Damn.

 

I have to agree with the other posters

 

Arod has gotten much harsh treatment this past season from the NY media and yes his own Yankees fans. Yeah I guess all the numerous times where Arod got "put his head on a stake" type boos booming from Yankee Stadium came from what, Sox fans wearing NY gear?

 

I dont as well get how you are being so frustrated that Sox fans are having their fun at a Yankee player who cant do well in the spotlight. Utterly shocked that happened amidst the biggest rivalry in the history of sports

[CrespoBlows]

Whats bad about Arod is that he no longer can hit the high octane fastball. His swing has slowed a bit' date=' and this season, more than any other, I have seen him swing right through fastballs. He has slider bat speed now, and it's only going to get worse.[/quote']

 

Who are you quoting in your signature?

[Gom]

I believe it was Dave Parker, but I'm not sure.