March 05, 2009
Un-Hip
Alex Rodriguez's brother tells the New York Post that A-Rod needs hip surgery that will cost him 10 weeks:
"Alex is destroyed," Joe Dunand told lasmayores.com, a Spanish language version of MLB.com, in a translated version. "But most important is that the operation is successful and Alex can continue (playing)."
Dunard said Alex would be operated on Monday in Colorado, presumably to remove a cyst.
The Yankees have not confirmed this. Obviously, it's a big blow for the Yankees, who would be without the slugger for about six weeks, if everything goes well. I wonder if Swisher can play third? I would think the Yankees are looking for a good glove right now.
Update: Cody Ransom seems like the likely replacement. At least he knows how to take a walk. I wonder, however, if the Yankees might try for Hank Blalock?
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I think Swisher throws left-handed