Yankees Discussed Playing Rodriguez At First - RealGM Wiretap The New York Yankees recently spoke to Alex Rodriguez about playing some first base next season.
New York would like to use Rodriguez as a backup to Mark Teixeira at first.
Rodriguez still is expected to primarily play third base and designated hitter.
Brian Cashman also plans on having contingency plans at third in case Rodriguez -- who has had two hip surgeries -- can't stay on the field.
"I don't think it's safe to assume that he can play third base Cheap NFL Jerseys ," Cashman said. "With his age and missing a full year, you have to have some perspective. This is a very difficult game. Alex is up for that challenge, but I think it's safer to assume that might not be something that he can handle the whole year."
Rodriguez, 39, has three years and $61 million remaining on his contract.
A Rods Lawyer Involved In Scuffle With Lawyer For Bosch - RealGM Wiretap
Earlier this month, Alex Rodriguez's attorney, Joe Tacopina, and Julio Ayala, one of the lawyers representing Anthony Bosch, exchanged words during a break in legal proceedings.
The hearings relate to Rodriguez and Major League Baseball.
Ayala interrupted a conversation between Tacopina and another MLB attorney concerning how much longer Bosch would be on the stand.
Told that MLB might need several more days to question Bosch, Tacopina said, "Well, I guess we have all of October, and by then Mr. Bosch will be in jail."
"If he is, he is not going alone," Ayala is alleged to have retorted Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping , prompting Tacopina to "bull rush" Ayala, according to a source. Tacopina was restrained before any blows could be exchanged.
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