Pinella has been giving advise to A-Rod recently that sems to be paving the way for Pinella's future with the N.Y. Yankees.
Piniella's Sweet Advice for Beleaguered A-Rod
By JON SARACENO
USA Today
"I told him to relax, have some fun and not blame himself," said Lou Piniella, who played 11 seasons in New York. "It's the same thing I'm telling myself as a manager. I understand the picture better."
Piniella paused. "You know, the booing doesn't help. I think the more the fans embrace him, the better he'll do."
Sure, A-Rod switched positions and gave up his number, but he didn't really have a choice. But he has not been able to change the lingering perception that his shoulders are not broad enough to produce when needed most. What he needs is a little perspective. He needs to listen to Lou. Because when his formerly uptight manager and Fox baseball analyst returns to the dugout, it will be as a changed man and manager.
Your thoughts...Good or bad for the N.Y. Yankees?
2006-07-24
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