Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Can former Hurricane finally come through in the playoffs?

Former Miami Hurricane, Alex Rogriguez looks to put his post-season drought behind him, when the New York Yankees face the Cleveland Indians tonight.

According to Sporting News, Rodriguez went 1-for-14 against the Detroit Tigers, extending his post-season drought without a homerun or an RBI to 44 at-bats.

He looks to turn things around for himself and his New York Yankees. According to ESPN, The Yankees have lost nine of there last 12 playoff games. Although his numbers for the playoffs are pathetic, you can't dismiss what he had done this year. He has fifty-two homeruns, 156 RBIs, 138 runs, and a 312. batting average.

But that's just the problem, he's only a regular-season player. It doesn't matter if its Seattle or New York, he just can't find a way to hit in October, when it matters.

Rodriguez becomes a free agent at the end of the season. Yet to get that guarantee contract and the respect of the New York fans, he will have to perform like another "Mr. October", Reggie Jackson or a "Mr. November" Derek Jeter.

Will this unbelievable season continue with some post-season magic? Let's see tonight when the "real" season begins. This is the year that A-Rod goes wild hitting-wise. He will prove he is the MVP and will help his team to there first championship in seven years.