http://deadspin.com/5155368/the-real-frauds-why-did-a+rods-teammates-even-bother-to-show-up
The Real Frauds: Why Did A-Rod’s Teammates Even Bother To Show Up?
By DAULERIO, 5:15 PM on Tue Feb 17 2009
SI writer Jeff Pearlman offers his thoughts about the A-Rod press conference. Specifically, why are his teammates still supporting him?
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They sat like lemmings, one alongside the other alongside the other, nodding with Alex Rodriguez’s words, showing that-good or bad-he is one of them. That he is a New York Yankee.
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You’re Derek Jeter. You’ve presumably played the game cleanly since making your debut 14 years ago. You’re known as a stand-up guy and a hard-nosed shortstop who believes in the pure goodness of baseball. Why would you support ARod?
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Interesting question?
More importantly: Why should anyone care what someone else puts in their body?
Just don’t expect me to pick up the tab for your choices.
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