It's a new week, the Yankees are further back in the playoff races than they have been thanks to another series loss, but fear not, people, because we should have a multitude of awesome stories to distract us from that today.
Sometime this morning, MLB should formally announce its suspensions of all the players connected to the Biogenesis clinic. From the latest media reports, anticipation is that Alex Rodriguez will be handed a suspension through the end of the 2014 season but will not have his right to appeal blocked. Barring any last minute injuries or changes in Bud's plan, A-Rod and all the great media coverage that comes with him should be back in the lineup tonight.
Later in the day, probably before the start of tonight's game, we could get news on the 3 latest injury setbacks to afflict the team. Derek Jeter could be put back on the DL with a Grade I calf strain, Michael Pineda could have problems with his surgically-repaired right shoulder, and David Phelps could have a serious elbow problem. Yaaaayyyy!!!
And if that wasn't enough, the Yankees could lose tonight to a former mid-tier lefty pitching prospect in Jose Quintana, a guy they basically let walk away after the 2011 season. He's hooked on with the White Sox and has pitched to a 3.62/.378 slash in 22 starts this year, good for a 2.5 fWAR or more than any other non-Kuroda starter on the Yankees has this season. And who says the Yanks can't develop pitching talent?
Yes sir, this is going to be an awesome day. Suspensions, injuries, endless beat writer stupidity and A-Rod bashing, and former prospect reunions. Great day to be a Yankee fan indeed!
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I hope A-Rod appeals his drug ban. I hope Selig then hits him with CBA violations, keeping A-Rod ineligible to play. I hope A-Rod and his army of lawyers take it Federal. This would be the best thing to have happen.
Taking it Federal and moving beyond the walled gardens of MLB would set a precedent and provide leverage for a whole host of things A-Rod isn't prepared for. It would allow for the Yankees take their case Federal, too. Namely, Fraud in the Inducement of a Contract, which they would handily win, as he already admitted to juicing the years prior to A-Rod ever getting the initial Yankee contract. Furthermore, the Yankees could then void his current contract, and as an ultimate slap, sue for damages and take some of A-Rod's ill gotten money back.
You want to be a baby, A-Rod? You don't like baseball's rules and the CBA and want your day in court? Great, lets have at it! Lets see your actions subjected to a full court of law. I can't believe anyone hasn't talked about this option yet. Once A-Rod pierces the veil of baseball to get what he wants, he opens himself up to new legal challenges which are no longer protected by that very veil he himself removed. Lawyer up, Yankees, and make an example out of this guy.
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