Gentleman, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can build him better than before. Better, stronger, faster…
Turns out, Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees took those words seriously, as A-Rod went to Germany for some experimental treatment on his knee and shoulder. You can’t make this stuff up.
A-Rod only played in 99 games last season, his lowest total since he was a 19 year old. He’s lost a significant amount of time due to injuries over the past few years. Third base is a physically demanding position, and the 36 year old Rodriguez wasn’t looking like he would be able to play it for much longer. A scary thought, considering he’s owed $143M through 2017.
This procedure, however, was approved by both the Yankees and MLB. So before anybody starts claiming that Rodriguez is cheating, it’s a legitimate medical procedure. The question is, will this be of help to Rodriguez, or is this the equivalent of medical voodoo that would have even...
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