A-Rod

I'm sure by nmow you've heard about the big SI article about A-Rod. Here is the quote that made me look twice:

"[Mike] Mussina doesn't get hammered at all," he told SI. "He's making a boatload of money. Giambi's making [$20.4 million], which is fine and dandy, but it seems those guys get a pass. When people write [bad things] about me, I don't know if it's [because] I'm good-looking, I'm biracial, I make the most money, I play on the most popular team ..."

I have always defended A-Rod, even when every other Yankee fan I know was piling it high and deep on him. But after reading this whiney, bratty quote I've had enough. He talks about how good looking he his and even pulls out the ol' race card to excuse himself. Doesn't even really mention that maybe people are angry because he has NOT played well at all this for most of this season and he needs to step it up.

The fans don't like him, it seems his own teammates don't like him, he makes a ton of money, and he is probably the most unproductive player on the team.

I wouldn't have said this a week ago but...I think it's time for A-Rod to go.