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A-Rod Speaks… Kind Of

July 25, 2004


Well, we’re not gonna find out what Varitek said:

Umpire Bruce Froemming reported that “they told each other to — – themselves.” Rodriguez declined to recount the dialogue. “What you say on a ballfield is not to be repeated,” Rodriguez said. But it’s sure he was incensed by Varitek’s cowardly gall to challenge him while hiding behind his catcher’s mask.

Much of the press accounts I have been are being extremely generous and complementory toward the Red Sox.

I read one that said A-Rod “shouted” at Arrojo first. I didn’t see that, and neither did a friend of mine – did it happen? (and where in the world was the catcher mic?! the ONE time where it would be useful to me). [Edit: After watching the footage some more (finally got a good angle), I see that A-Rod had "words" with Arrojo. I don't really think he shouted all that loudly, but I guess that's just a minor detail.]

If we ignore it, what happens? Who knows. At the same time, does the ump allow Varitek to stay in the game if A-Rod just trots off to first? Despite what he said (whatever that may be)? I wonder.

Anyway, this is one game in July and it’s importance should not be overstated. For a vastly underperforming, disappointing team like the Sox, it is surely something to grasp onto, but we just need to get this game behind us and go right along.

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