Donald Trump would fire A-Rod

SeanieTheMan · 10-16-2012, 05:23 PM

From ESPN.

"If George Steinbrenner were still alive, Donald Trump thinks "The Boss" would've delivered the following message to struggling slugger Alex Rodriguez:

"You're fired."

Speaking as both a die-hard Yankee fan and an A-Rod detractor, Trump told Michael Kay on ESPN NewYork 98.7 FM Tuesday afternoon, "I would terminate his contract, personally. I think George would've done that. I would terminate his contract on the basis that when he signed, he didn't say that he took drugs.

Since he signed his contract, they found out that he took drugs. ... He actually admitted that he took drugs. Now he's not taking drugs anymore, and without the drugs, he's a less than average player."

Trump said he's never been a fan of Rodriguez's -- both as a player and a person. When A-Rod lived in one of Trump's buildings, Trump said he had a "bad experience" with A-Rod, though he declined to specify what it was.

"I don't think he's an asset, I think he's a liability to the Yankees," Trump said. "They're paying him $30 million a year, and he strikes out every time he comes up in a playoff game."

Rodriguez is hitting just .130 (3 for 23) this postseason, and was benched for a second time prior to Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers. New York is an 0-2 hole in the best-of-seven series.

A-Rod, who admitted in 2009 that he used PEDs during a three-year period with the Texas Rangers from 2001-2003, never has been suspended by Major League Baseball. He was traded to the Yankees on Feb. 15, 2004 and still has five years, $114 million remaining on his contract.

Trump began grilling Rodriguez on Monday on Twitter.

"A-Rod should donate his contract to charity. He doesn't make the @Yankees any money and he doesn't perform. He is a $30M/yr rip off," Trump tweeted.

Told it would be difficult to terminate A-Rod's contract given how strong the MLB Players' Association is, Trump responded, "I disagree. It's called misrepresentation. He never told the Yankees he was all juiced up. That all came out after he signed his contract.

"I don't care about the Players' Association. If somebody misrepresents and they're paying him $30 million a year ... I don't think he has a clue when he's standing up at the plate. I've never seen anything like it."

While fans were in Trump's corner when it came to A-Rod Monday, they strongly disagreed with his Tweets about captain Derek Jeter, who was lost for the remainder of the postseason on Saturday night after fracturing his ankle.

"Derek Jeter had a great career until 3 days ago when he sold his apartment at Trump World Tower -- I told him not to sell- karma?" Trump tweeted.

"Lots of response on Derek -- but I told him his apartment was lucky! -- We love Derek."

Speaking with Kay, Trump said, "You have to understand fellas, I love this guy. I think he's great. The people in the building love him. ... But I did say to Derek, he'll tell you, 'Don't sell your apartment. It's been lucky.' The day before he sold his apartment, he broke his leg, so what can I tell you?"

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/stor...w-york-yankees

vwnut13 · 10-16-2012, 05:26 PM

Rodriguez: benched
Swisher: benched
Cano: batting fourth.

natbornkiller · 10-16-2012, 05:27 PM

donald should shut up
hes the one the bankrupted the usfl

Win4Vin · 10-16-2012, 05:40 PM

Trump will say anything for media attention...

mcgoo2 · 10-16-2012, 05:47 PM

Trump just found himself out of the limelight for 30 seconds so he had to get himself back in the headlines somehow. Arod is undeserving of his contract is no doubt nearing the end of baseball career but this sound more like a personal vendetta from someone with very little baseball relevance. If Steinbrenner actually felt misled by Arod's steroid use he would have cut him in 2009.

Nodie27 · 10-16-2012, 06:46 PM

I agree that Trump is full of it and has no relevance in baseball, but it's an interesting point. Could teams void contracts of players that are found to have used steroids and other banned subtances? I know there are many legal issues this would bring up along with the Players Union but I think if teams could void contracts, it would do a hell of a lot more to deter cheating than 50 game bans. If this were the case you might see teams drug testing their own players if they start slumping.

Imac7065 · 10-16-2012, 06:48 PM

Cano is batting .000
Jeter is TKO'd
The team as a whole is struggling....

its ok.. just blame A-Rod lol

californiakron · 10-16-2012, 06:52 PM

Trump should worry about finding a new piece that doesn't look like a dead squirrel on top of his head.

10-16-2012, 05:23 PM	#1
SeanieTheMan Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,191 al_bundy2	Donald Trump would fire A-Rod From ESPN. "If George Steinbrenner were still alive, Donald Trump thinks "The Boss" would've delivered the following message to struggling slugger Alex Rodriguez: "You're fired." Speaking as both a die-hard Yankee fan and an A-Rod detractor, Trump told Michael Kay on ESPN NewYork 98.7 FM Tuesday afternoon, "I would terminate his contract, personally. I think George would've done that. I would terminate his contract on the basis that when he signed, he didn't say that he took drugs. Since he signed his contract, they found out that he took drugs. ... He actually admitted that he took drugs. Now he's not taking drugs anymore, and without the drugs, he's a less than average player." Trump said he's never been a fan of Rodriguez's -- both as a player and a person. When A-Rod lived in one of Trump's buildings, Trump said he had a "bad experience" with A-Rod, though he declined to specify what it was. "I don't think he's an asset, I think he's a liability to the Yankees," Trump said. "They're paying him $30 million a year, and he strikes out every time he comes up in a playoff game." Rodriguez is hitting just .130 (3 for 23) this postseason, and was benched for a second time prior to Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers. New York is an 0-2 hole in the best-of-seven series. A-Rod, who admitted in 2009 that he used PEDs during a three-year period with the Texas Rangers from 2001-2003, never has been suspended by Major League Baseball. He was traded to the Yankees on Feb. 15, 2004 and still has five years, $114 million remaining on his contract. Trump began grilling Rodriguez on Monday on Twitter. "A-Rod should donate his contract to charity. He doesn't make the @Yankees any money and he doesn't perform. He is a $30M/yr rip off," Trump tweeted. Told it would be difficult to terminate A-Rod's contract given how strong the MLB Players' Association is, Trump responded, "I disagree. It's called misrepresentation. He never told the Yankees he was all juiced up. That all came out after he signed his contract. "I don't care about the Players' Association. If somebody misrepresents and they're paying him $30 million a year ... I don't think he has a clue when he's standing up at the plate. I've never seen anything like it." While fans were in Trump's corner when it came to A-Rod Monday, they strongly disagreed with his Tweets about captain Derek Jeter, who was lost for the remainder of the postseason on Saturday night after fracturing his ankle. "Derek Jeter had a great career until 3 days ago when he sold his apartment at Trump World Tower -- I told him not to sell- karma?" Trump tweeted. "Lots of response on Derek -- but I told him his apartment was lucky! -- We love Derek." Speaking with Kay, Trump said, "You have to understand fellas, I love this guy. I think he's great. The people in the building love him. ... But I did say to Derek, he'll tell you, 'Don't sell your apartment. It's been lucky.' The day before he sold his apartment, he broke his leg, so what can I tell you?" http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/stor...w-york-yankees __________________ Blowout's biggest Cardinals, Penguins, Crimson Tide, Blue Devils, and Bryce Harper fan Just wishing any girl would message me back for once

10-16-2012, 05:27 PM	#3
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10-16-2012, 05:47 PM	#5
mcgoo2 Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,542 mcgoo202	Trump just found himself out of the limelight for 30 seconds so he had to get himself back in the headlines somehow. Arod is undeserving of his contract is no doubt nearing the end of baseball career but this sound more like a personal vendetta from someone with very little baseball relevance. If Steinbrenner actually felt misled by Arod's steroid use he would have cut him in 2009. __________________ Always looking for Minnesota Twins cards/memorabilia!! My Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/151462415@N06/albums

10-16-2012, 06:46 PM	#6
Nodie27 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Downey, CA Posts: 5,120 jmscards2009	I agree that Trump is full of it and has no relevance in baseball, but it's an interesting point. Could teams void contracts of players that are found to have used steroids and other banned subtances? I know there are many legal issues this would bring up along with the Players Union but I think if teams could void contracts, it would do a hell of a lot more to deter cheating than 50 game bans. If this were the case you might see teams drug testing their own players if they start slumping. __________________ #TeamConnor

10-16-2012, 05:26 PM	#2
vwnut13 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6,091	Rodriguez: benched Swisher: benched Cano: batting fourth.

10-16-2012, 06:48 PM	#7
Imac7065 Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 5,443 Imac7065	Cano is batting .000 Jeter is TKO'd The team as a whole is struggling.... its ok.. just blame A-Rod lol

10-16-2012, 06:52 PM	#8
californiakron Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NorCal Posts: 957	Trump should worry about finding a new piece that doesn't look like a dead squirrel on top of his head.