A-Rod's new Jersey number for 2006...

[korkie]

While what chuckul said IS NOT true (he's had many big hits this year) I used to think his playoff performance was just coincidence, just getting cold at the wrong time. Now i'm not so sure. I think he may put to much pressure on himself or something...there really isn't a logical explanation for it.

[CHADGUMM]

It really is strange. I felt the same way as Korkie that A Rod's past failures were very overbloated and made out to be something they were not, but after this playoff series, there doesn't seem to be any other explanation than A Rod puts way too much pressure on himself to produce.

[kaviksdad]

[quote:7369fd3ec4]Yankee haters find it easy to pick on him, but if he was on your team U would love him.[/quote:7369fd3ec4]

I'm pretty sure you're wrong there, pal. Most Mariner fans I know, and I think most Ranger fans as well, are quite happy he's stuck in New York.

[CHADGUMM]

I have to agree Kaviksdad. I can honestly say that I'd prefer A Rod not to be on my team either. Sure, he's a great talent, but he doesn't seem to really help the chemistry on any team he's been on.

Much like Manny Ramirez on the Red Sox. Great talent, but I won't be upset to see him traded from the Red Sox this off-season. I'd much rather be able to cheer a team where I liked all the players (like the players on St. Louis or the Angles). Even if the team is less "talented."

[milezd]

[quote:c24115af9f="korkie"]While what chuckul said IS NOT true (he's had many big hits this year) I used to think his playoff performance was just coincidence, just getting cold at the wrong time. Now i'm not so sure. I think he may put to much pressure on himself or something...there really isn't a logical explanation for it.[/quote:c24115af9f]

here, I think I have the explanation, I hightlighted the important part to make it easy for you...

Main Entry: choke
Pronunciation: 'chOk
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): choked; chok·ing
Etymology: Middle English, alteration of achoken, from Old English AcEocian, from A-, perfective prefix + cEoce, cEace jaw, cheek -- more at ABIDE, CHEEK
intransitive senses
1 : to become choked in breathing
2 a : to become obstructed or checked b : to become or feel constricted in the throat (as from strong emotion) -- usually used with up <choked up and couldn't finish the speech>
3 : to shorten one's grip especially on the handle of a bat -- usually used with up
[b:c24115af9f]4 : to lose one's composure and fail to perform effectively in a critical situation[/b:c24115af9f]

[JOELKING]

[quote:3d82882501]Yankee haters find it easy to pick on him, but if he was on your team U would love him.[/quote:3d82882501]

I NEVER like arod, period, Overrated, self - centered. bottom line.

I happend to like some of the yanks players, however as an organization I despise of, they RUIN the game of baseball, " play for the love, not the money" didnt any of your parents teach you to play sports for the love of the game , when you where kids? I just cant wait to see a salary cap in baseball.

[FRANKMANSUETO]

Then Sheffield, Matsui, The Big Unit, Torre to name a few also CHOKED.

[korkie]

[quote:40410706ae]4 : to lose one's composure and fail to perform effectively in a critical situation[/quote:40410706ae]


As I said...put too much pressure on himself.

[korkie]

For those saying they wouldn't want Arod on their team I don't buy it for a second....especially if your team didn't make the playoffs.

[JOELKING]

Arod = Bonds, overrateed, they NEVER perform during the money times, and BOTH I would NEVER want On my cards. dont believe it , its your choice. i dont like edmonds either or rolen or walker, but they happen to be on the cards, right? You can call me nuts, or whatever you want.
and BTW, i dont live in missouri.