AROD

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Originally Posted by Gander

I never said he isnt super or hasnt been great so far this post season. But hes not really a true Yankee, he's his own island. I live in NY and know a lot of Yankee fans and just about every one I know either dislikes A Rod or is indifferent to him, obviously hoping he does well because it counts for the Yankees success. I dont know a single person who really likes this guy.

If they win the WS? If? LOL, its a foregone conclusion and the irony is the Yankees are so good this year they can win this thing if A Rod were to have gone 0 for 50.

True Yankee? Come On..... So if they win he will be officially a true Yankee? Will C.C., Tex and Burnett have to wait 3 more years or will they be considered true Yanks too?
I personally think that he is and always has been a tremendous talent. I also think some people dislike or are indifferent to him because of Captain America (don't know if it's a man love thing, jealousy of talent or some other ridiculous issue). Don't forget that this is a fan base (including myself) who cheered and loved Roger Clemens (A guy who notoriously beaned Jeter on a consistent basis). But A-Rod has always been treated like the step child around here and it hasn't always been warrented. But, Jeter (the Captain, that whatever he says is gospel) has never came to A-Rod's defense. That year he sucked and Torre batted him 8th. Or even the steriods issue. Not once did the Captain come to his defense and stick up for him. This is also the guy that went to bat for Jason Giambi when he apoligized (but no one knew for what). I really believe that's why he hasn't been embraced by all Yankee fans.

As far as them winning, nothing is a forgone conclusion. But as long as they keep getting strong starting pitching they have a very good chance of winning it all.