Some team or the other beat the Yankees
By Having the best pitcher and hitter in baseball might have had something to do with it.
In all semi-seriousness, the ARod situation is going to be extremely awkward going forward. Traditionally, a player in this circumstance would insist on a trade and would get one, but unless NY is willing to light about $100 million of his contract on fire he can’t be traded.
UPDATE [SL] The happiest day of the year, Yankee elimination day!
Congrats to the Tigers, who I’ll be rooting for in the World Series. And I’ll also be giving $50 to Planned Parenthood, my usual bet with Howard that I’ll be doubly happy to pay up on.