Sounds like both ARod and the Yankees can “save face” so to speak. ARod retires as a player, but still stays with the Yankee organization in another capacity.
So ARod still collects $20+ million for the last year of his player contract, but still does something for the Yankee organization to earn the money. ARod retiring as a player frees up a roster spot for one of the younger players the Yankees are trying to develop.
Sounds like a good settlement which everyone can claim to benefit from.
It’s hard to watch a star athlete decline. ARod declining reminds me a bit of watching Willie Mays in his last two seasons, after the Giants traded him to the Mets.
I’ve heard so commentators say Arod is manager material (if you ignore the whole steroids issue). He’s supposedly smart and understands the game well.
I have no idea if that is true or not.
after listening to the Yanks game broadcast today, sounds like a good chance he goes to play with another team for the rest of the year ... released, free agent.