[新聞] Yankees expect A-Rod back

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http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061010&content_id=1707878&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy Third baseman in Bombers' 2007 plans despite rollercoaster '06 NEW YORK -- With Joe Torre set to return as the manager in 2007, the big question in the Bronx is whether Alex Rodriguez will be his third baseman. Both Torre and general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday they expect A-Rod to return for his fourth year in pinstripes, despite the rollercoaster year he had in 2006, and the way it ended -- a 1-for-14 performance in the American League Division Series loss to Detroit. "As far as I'm concerned," Torre said, "Alex Rodriguez is one of the important pieces to this puzzle." "He wants to stay here, and while he is here -- and I fully expect him to be here -- we're going to figure this thing out together," Cashman said. "Part of that is Joe's responsibility, part of that is my responsibility and part of it is Alex's responsibility." Rodriguez hit .290 with 35 home runs and 121 RBIs this season, but he endured a couple of prolonged slumps that garnered a lot of attention and earned him more than his share of boos at Yankee Stadium. A-Rod went on to go 1-for-14 with an error in the postseason, as the Yankees were eliminated in four games by the Tigers. Rodriguez is 4-for-41 (.097) with no RBIs in his last 12 playoff games, while the Yankees are 3-9 in those games. In the final game of the series against the Tigers, Torre dropped Rodriguez down to the No. 8 spot in the lineup, the lowest the slugger had hit in a batting order since 1996. Torre drew some criticism for the move, but the manager stood by his decision on Tuesday. "I talked to Alex at the end of the season and told him that, with [Gary Sheffield] included, I didn't know if he was going to hit fourth, fifth or sixth, and he said, 'It doesn't matter to me,'" Torre said. "Batting eighth the last day, I'm trying to win a game. I'd hate to think that if I had just batted Alex fourth, we would have won. If you think that's the case, then I screwed up. But I don't think that's the case." "I don't know if there is an issue from Alex's perspective about batting eighth; I haven't talked to him about it," Cashman said. "I know one thing that we try to do is check all egos at the door when it comes to who should play, when they should play, who should bat, who should pitch. That's part of the team concept." Cashman said he has received trade offers for A-Rod since May, when the rumors of Rodriguez's availability began to circulate through baseball circles. Cashman turned down all offers then, and he plans to do the same now. "I know there will be interest in him. There's no denying that he's a very talented player," Cashman said. "I'll give them the same answers I've given before. But people will call, because that's the nature of the beast and what goes on in my job." Cashman even received an e-mail from a rival GM after the Yankees' loss in Detroit last weekend. After telling Cashman what a tough series and great season the Yankees had, the GM threw out a trade proposal for the two-time American League MVP. "I almost responded back by writing the word, 'Buzzard,' but I didn't do it," said a smiling Cashman. "That's the nature of our job; that's what we do. When you want something, you come after it." Rodriguez stressed several times that he wants to remain with the Yankees next season and beyond, and with a full no-trade clause, he has the power to make that happen. A-Rod has four years and $64 million remaining on his deal (not including the $9 million per season being paid by the Rangers), so he would be very tradable if the Yankees decided to move him. For now, however, that doesn't appear to be the case. "You always reserve the right to change your mind over time, but I fully expect to have him at third base for us next year," Cashman said. "I know he's motivated to get this job done." -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 211.76.82.78 ※ 編輯: hzc0725 來自: 211.76.82.78 (10/12 18:12)