The New York PostOctober 21, 2012 SundayDear EditorWouldn't it be nice if Alex Rodriguez could hit the ball as successfully as he hits on women? All that notwithstanding, I don't think he should be traded. The Yankees can't receive equal or even near equal value. Just like Derek Jeter, maybe A-Rod too, can have a bounce-back year. ED KRAUSS Scarsdale N.Y.
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