Here We Go Again, A-rod!

Oh, A-Rod. Here we go again! Just when Yankee fans were starting to get over the disappointment that he may (or may not be according to Brian Cashman) out for a full season because of his recent hip surgery, the PED scandal comes around yet gain. It is almost like we came full circle from 2009. Funny how much of a difference 3 years can make—or not in A-rod’s case.  In 2009 he admitted to using performing enhancing drugs around the time that he had hip surgery.  So where are we now in 2013? Well, A-rod is rehabbing from another hip surgery while another PED scandal slowly starts to unfold. Similar to 2009, he is completely denying everything.  Why not just come clean?  He should already be embarrassed by his past actions.  Although, I am not sure embarrassed is the right word in this case.  It is all about A-rod's ego.  The sad part about it is he has a lot of talent.  Those MVP awards are not just awarded to anyone.

 

So what happens now?  While the MLB is 'investigated' all the details of the allegations, A-rod is rehabbing at an undisclosed location.  The Yankees will have to put up a very tough fight in order to opt out of A-rod's 10 year/$275 million contract through the end of 2017. That is if the allegations prove to be true... once again.  He has no plans to retire anytime soon, of course.  Derek Jeter wants us to stop jumping to conclusions by commenting on the situation before A-rod speaks up about it.  If this situation is anything like 2009, I guess we'll have to wait a long time for that one.