ARod Banned for 162

Well, it's down from 211 games to 162, but as of right now we will not see Alex Rodriguez in the regular season today.  The Arbitrator handed down a 162 game ban.    The beleaguered Yankee 3B has vowed to fight it at the federal level, but that could drag on and he'd probably benefit more financially by suing the crap out of MLB.   Apparently, he's also banned for the post season, should the Yankees make it.

This also leaves the Yanks with a huge hole at third and nothing appetizing in free agency.   Of the Yanks do now have a little extra cash.   Even if they sign Tanaka, there could be something on the trade front.