Alex Rodriguez suspended

After appealing a 211 game suspension, Alex Rodriguez has finally been punished. An arbitrator has ruled that the ban will be reduced to 162 games, a full season. This will prevent him from playing until the 2014 season is over. Rodriguez played in 44 games last year, so when he finally comes back, he will be extremely rusty. He will also be old after turning 39 during the 2014 season. The Yankees should be eager to get rid of him and his large salary for a season. This will open some money for the Yankees to spend on starting pitching or other areas of need.

Rodriguez has said that he will appeal the arbitrator's ruling in court. He hopes that a judge will overturn the ruling.