DIAMONDBACKS 9, METS 0: Last-place Arizona rattled New York’s Noah Syndergaard with four more stolen bases, then broke it open in a six-run sixth inning that included Chris Owings’ bases-loaded triple.
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It was a fitting send-off in the eyes of the 41-year-old slugger, who will be released after New York’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on Friday.
Rodriguez did approach manager Girardi about playing third base in his final game, but Girardi said no. Rodriguez hasn’t played the field since May of 2015.
“It was a fun request, and I don’t have any problem with Joe saying no on that”, Rodriguez said. “Joe just said no”.
The Yankees plan a pregame ceremony to recognize Rodriguez.
Rodriguez will still receive the roughly $7 million he’s still owed this season as well as the $17 million the Yankees owe him next season, but technically he’ll be free to sign with another club following his release.
At the Olympics, the USA mens’ basketball team is still the odds on favorites to win the gold, and really, anything less would be an abject failure, which is why the team’s 98-88 win over Australia in group play yesterday is raising some eyebrows.
According to various reports, the Marlins had internal discussions about bringing A-Rod back to the diamond in his hometown although if that were to happen, it probably wouldn’t happen until rosters expand on September 1.
Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez held the Yankees to three hits in seven innings, including an Austin Romine home run.
Rodriguez lined out, popped out and struck out before his tapper in front of the plate in the eighth rolled maybe 3 meters – far enough for Brett Gardner to score from third and put NY up 4-2.
In Kansas City, Danny Duffy pitched his first complete game to win his eighth straight decision, and Cheslor Cuthbert had two hits and drove in a run. “Kind of a amusing hit at the end”. “We are still in the business of trying to win games”.
Assuming no team signs him for the stretch run, it appears he’ll return to Fox Sports as a postseason analyst.
“I know there’s a lot of controversy around him, but I’m gonna be upset to see him go”, fan Andrew Tedeschi said. He didn’t pitch badly, but was lifted in the sixth after giving up one run on six hits.
Honestly, I haven’t thought about it. Derek reached out, he congratulated me, but my inbox is completely full. “I wouldn’t make a big deal out of it”. Ramirez stayed in the game after being checked out. I’m sure we’ll get a chance to talk at some point.
As for Rodriguez joining the Hall of Fame someday, well, don’t expect any help from the baseball writers at the New York Daily News.
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“They’re exactly what they’ve meant for a long time”, Rodriguez said about the boos. “It’s a complex question that ultimately will play out over the waiting period after his career is officially over”.
