Alex Rodriguez Seems To Be a Perfect Match for the California Sun
Part III: Move Over David Beckham: Alex Rodriguez Could Be Taking Over Los Angeles
11/2/07
Dexter Sports--
And Finally, the moment you've all been waiting for; The top three candidates for the use of Alex Rodriguez next year. These are the teams that are elite in the hunt for Alex Rodriguez, and have what it takes to pull down Baseball's King. As we move on into the series, you will notice that like New York City, Los Angeles has two teams that are vying this Third baseman. We will take a look into the two teams of L.A. and see if Hollywood can write a new script for the career of the player simply known as A-ROD.
L.A Won't "Dodge" the Bullet if Alex Rodriguez is Interested
(Youngsters such as James Loney would benefit largely
from the presence of Alex Rodriguez)
The Dodgers Seem as almost the perfect fit for Baseball's most prized possesion. Not only is this team full of really good young players, such as Matt Kemp, Andre Either, James Loney, and future closer Jonathan Broxton, there is a group of veterans that are also thrown in the mix. Players such as Juan Pierre, Nomar Garciaparra, Rafael Furcal, and a promising pitching staff. Rodriguez fits pretty well in this picture, because he could easily play third base, without hardly any changes. Andy LaRoche, who stuggled last year, was eventually replaced at third by Garciaparra. Though Garciaparra held his ground, I could see a move to the outfield, where he could surely hold his ground. We could also see a move where Furcal or Garciaparra move to second base, to make room for Rodriguez at Shortstop or Third Base. What makes this move so intriguing is the fact that former Yankee Manager, Joe Torre has signed on, with most of the former Yankee staff to lead this team to the World Series. Though the payroll for the Dodgers is that of the Yankees, I think they have enough to lure A-ROD in. It will be interesting to see what happens, and If a team that hasnt seen World Series Glory since 1988 will pull the trigger
Final Line: Dodgers will be a major player and will pursue Alex Rodriguez to fill their "superstar" void
Final Ranking: 3 of 8
The Angels Almost the Perfect Fit for Mr. Baseball
(Vlad Guerrero and Owner Arte Moreno
would be happy to see A-Rod in Anaheim)
Angels Owner Arte Moreno promised something big in the off-season, and signing Alex Rodriguez to a long term deal is certainly not out of the question. Though the Angels made it to the playoffs for the fourth straight year, the offense was missing the power that Rodriguez brings to the table. In order to land Rodriguez, the Angels would need to make some adjustments in the infield, which would include moving third baseman Chone Figgins, who lead the team with a .320 average over to Shortstop, removing Orlando Cabrera from the starting Lineup. The Infield, which is an influx of young talent, such as Casey Kotchman, Howie Kendrick and Mike Napoli, they are a very good hitting team, with a powerful outfield that includes Gary Matthews Jr, Vlad Guerrero and Garrett Anderson. Though focus should be on the pitching staff, particularly a veteran to lead this young staff, I think that Rodriguez would fit well in the Angels system, and they are willing to Fork Out the Money to him. The combination of Vlad and A-Rod in the middle of the lineup could be the one component that pushes them out of the first round of the playoffs. Plus, how cool would it be if A-Rod and K-Rod were on the same roster? Look for new GM Tony Reagins to be in talks with Scott Boras on a long term contract.
Final Line: The Angels will definitely be in the hunt and could land him fast.
Final Ranking 2 of 8
Up Next: I unveil the number one team! Stay tuned.
11/2/07
Dexter Sports--
L.A Won't "Dodge" the Bullet if Alex Rodriguez is Interested
(Youngsters such as James Loney would benefit largely
from the presence of Alex Rodriguez)
The Dodgers Seem as almost the perfect fit for Baseball's most prized possesion. Not only is this team full of really good young players, such as Matt Kemp, Andre Either, James Loney, and future closer Jonathan Broxton, there is a group of veterans that are also thrown in the mix. Players such as Juan Pierre, Nomar Garciaparra, Rafael Furcal, and a promising pitching staff. Rodriguez fits pretty well in this picture, because he could easily play third base, without hardly any changes. Andy LaRoche, who stuggled last year, was eventually replaced at third by Garciaparra. Though Garciaparra held his ground, I could see a move to the outfield, where he could surely hold his ground. We could also see a move where Furcal or Garciaparra move to second base, to make room for Rodriguez at Shortstop or Third Base. What makes this move so intriguing is the fact that former Yankee Manager, Joe Torre has signed on, with most of the former Yankee staff to lead this team to the World Series. Though the payroll for the Dodgers is that of the Yankees, I think they have enough to lure A-ROD in. It will be interesting to see what happens, and If a team that hasnt seen World Series Glory since 1988 will pull the trigger
Final Line: Dodgers will be a major player and will pursue Alex Rodriguez to fill their "superstar" void
Final Ranking: 3 of 8
The Angels Almost the Perfect Fit for Mr. Baseball
(Vlad Guerrero and Owner Arte Moreno
would be happy to see A-Rod in Anaheim)
Final Line: The Angels will definitely be in the hunt and could land him fast.
Final Ranking 2 of 8
Up Next: I unveil the number one team! Stay tuned.
