Why is Arod really hate by so many people?

[David]

Re: Why is Arod really hate by so many people?

I give due credit to players who stay in shape and work hard-- as opposed to those who don't-- and ARod is a hard worker. I personally can't stand Terrell Owens, but people say he always comes to camp in shape and tries as hard as anyone when he's playing, so I give Terrell due credit for that. I believe ARod is a bit of a phoney, but everyone has to give him credit for being a hard worker and taking his game seriously.

[Nnunnari]

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A Rod's the definition of a douche bag. You just have to watch the guy's mannerisms and body language and you can tell how insecure and full of himself he is. He is more worried about what people are thinking of him than anything else. He tries extremely hard to give off this attitude like he doesn't care and pressure doesn't get to him when really it's the exact opposite. He chews bubble gum like a tool, exagerated chewing that makes him look more ridiculous that he already is. He's a guy that nobody likes being around- he has no baseball buddies because he's a pretty boy that nobody has respect for. He tries really hard to come off as a hard nosed player, but those type of players don't have to try to be gamers they just are, i.e. Jeter, Erstad, Youkilis.

[Nathan]

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Most of this thread is ridiculous. It's mostly nothing but regurgitated garbage from the media and a bunch of stuff that doesn't matter in any way, shape, or form.

You're kidding me, right? "Vanilla lines"? "Insecure"? The guy plays baseball for a living and every move that he makes is instantly scrutinized by seven different local newspapers, two major national sports networks, and millions of people.

I know when I think of players I can't stand (Bonds, Clemens, etc), "insecurity" and "media blandness" are at the top of my list.

[3arod13]

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Funny how since Arod signed with the Yankees for 10 years, fans have a totally different attitude about Arod.

Add more years...you get more love

[Sheffield11]

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I dont think it was the contract, it was because he actually produced good last year in situations.

[ironmanfan]

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Against my better judgement, I actually watched the Yankees/Angels game on Sunday (which actually turned out to be a fun game to watch), but again I heard that A-Rod's average this season with 'Runners in Scoring Position' was in the .230's...he then hit a ball to Figgins which should have been an inning ending DP (bases were loaded) but Figgins booted it and was charged with an error

[joelsabi]

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Against my better judgement, I actually watched the Yankees/Angels game on Sunday (which actually turned out to be a fun game to watch), but again I heard that A-Rod's average this season with 'Runners in Scoring Position' was in the .230's...he then hit a ball to Figgins which should have been an inning ending DP (bases were loaded) but Figgins booted it and was charged with an error

its .245 right now with a career .303 RISP. Jeters is .299 right now with a career .311 RISP

[joelsabi]

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ARod is the new Roger Maris, a good non-homegrown player. Until he get a championship ARod will not be fully accepted by the Yankee fans. So is CC or Sheets coming to the Yankees?

[3arod13]

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I find it odd how a player like arod with his ability can't come through in the clutch.

His numbers each year are always great. But what good does that do for your team winning a championship, if you can't come through when it really matters?

[3arod13]

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Even as big of a Arod fan that I am, I'm kinda getting bored with just him doing his thing during the year. The talent he has, and the number of years he's been playing, he should be doing his thing in the post season (well, not this year of course)

[skyking26]

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I think there are probably alot of guys that have difficulty in the clutch, but put up great numbers. Current example is Thome. He came thru last night, but up til then he was suffering a horrid end to the year.

Arod's numbers in clutch and coming off as cocky to many are probably culprits in his issues with popularity...

[3arod13]

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Arod's numbers in clutch and coming off as cocky to many are probably culprits in his issues with popularity...

I somewhat agree. I don't see the cockiness in him, however, I do see him always trying to say the right things, and he comes off being fake about it.

[skyking26]

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I somewhat agree. I don't see the cockiness in him, however, I do see him always trying to say the right things, and he comes off being fake about it.

Was wondering if you'd met him, how was he?

[3arod13]

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Was wondering if you'd met him, how was he?

Never had the opportunity to meet him. Would be something I would look forward too.

Arod's hated for many reasons. I think most of it is jealousy. You can't argue with his workout habits. You can't argue with his intense play on the field. You can't argue with his numbers year after year. You can argue his post season play. The money he makes...who cares. If we all had the opportunity to get paid like that, we would have no problem.

Looking forward to next years. Bye bye Giambi and Abreu

[joelsabi]

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Looking forward to next years. Bye bye Giambi and Abreu

Hope they keep both. Cano and Melky underperformed.

If they trade any of them for pitching i am for it.