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Forget the slideshows and sideshows, who threw coffee on whom, or how this circus is ultimately adjudicated. The only reason this story exists is because at some point in his life Alex Rodriguez decided that being blessed with a singular gift to play baseball wasn't enough.
"We want her fired, and we want an explanation as to why we have to be assaulted by their employees, simply because we're peacefully trying to demonstrate and get our voices heard," Mateo said.
"Right now I'm not thinking about it, and to be honest, I can't think about it right now," the 38-year-old said on Monday, according to the New York Post. "At this stage, I'm not really thinking about it."
Following the Yankees' worst year since 1992, there are a whole lot of questions and not many answers. Manager Joe Girardi hasn't even committed to returning.
The grievance to overturn Alex Rodriguez's 211-game suspension began Monday before arbitrator Fredric Horowitz.
It turns out Robinson Cano isn't the only one who is willing to show a little leg to the enemy. The twin mating rituals of the two most important free agents the Yankees need to address this offseason includes someone who won't throw, catch or hit a baseball in 2014.
"I want to keep that memory of mine," Rivera told the crowd of 40,542, second largest of the season at Minute Maid Park behind Opening Day. "For that, I apologize. You guys deserved more, but I'm being a little selfish."
In a hearing room before arbitrator Fredric Horowitz, lawyers for Alex Rodriguez will argue, starting Monday, why the suspension imposed by Major League Baseball on Aug. 5 should be overturned.
Does Girardi want to stay? Take a look at his answers during a long session with reporters Sunday morning and decide for yourself...
The Yankees defeated the Astros in 14 innings and have a long winter of questions ahead of them.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi says he will consult his family and decide his managerial future quickly.
Andy Pettitte's final start was a storybook finish -- a complete game win over the Astros on Saturday.
Alex Rodriguez says he's excited to get his suspension hearing started, and is ready to face it "head on."
Mariano Rivera told reporters in Houston that his Yankee Stadium farewell was the final appearance of his glorious career.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi says legendary closer Mariano Rivera can play center field in Houston if he wants to.
I had just come from the clubhouse, along with a throng of reporters, swarming and barking at him like hyenas. Everyone wants to be like him. Everyone wants to be him. Everyone wants a piece of his peace.
David Robertson got the save as Mariano Rivera looked on, and the New York Yankees got a glimpse of their future in a 3-2 win over Houston on Friday night that sent the Astros to their team-record 13th consecutive loss.
His 652 regular-season saves are a record, as are his 42 in the postseason. But Rivera isn't defined by numbers.
Rivera put his head on Andy Pettitte's right shoulder and sobbed. The end had arrived, at least for his career in the Yankees' home pinstripes.
This week we have looked back at memorable games and achievements during Rivera's career. Today we look at two moments where the fans had the chance to express their feelings and how deeply it affected him.
Robinson Cano, for one thing, might be gone next year. In truth, they overachieved in a 2013 filled with injury and PED scandal. Most teams wouldn't have hit .500 if they lost a key player seemingly every week.
Regardless of what team you root for, there is no denying that a very special moment occurred Thursday night in the Bronx, when Mariano Rivera made his final appearance wearing the famous Yankee pinstripes.
Joe Girardi told WFAN's Mike Francesa on Thursday that he expects the Yankees to look a lot different next season, but is not considering himself one of the changes that will be made.
Cano's got a savant's swing, dancer's feet, and a pitcher's arm. He plays a game for a living and is living large. His game is pristine and his personality is perfect for New York City. And the Yankees need to say goodbye.
