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"He's never going to be a true Yankee until he has an outstanding postseason...not just a normal one, not just one where he's part of the team that wins - he HAS to be the star" - after the 2009 postseason, do you consider ARod a true Yankee?

The above quote is from some play by play commentator in 2006 in the Alex vs ARod docuseries

Obviously prior to 2009 and even after 2009 - ARod struggled mightily in the postseason as a Yankee

But 2009 was the year. Singlehandedly beat the Twins. Clutch against the Angels. And pivotal in the WS.

Led the Yankees in the 2009 in:

  • BA (.365)

  • HR (6)

  • RBI (18)

  • OPS (1.308)

So considering his struggles and eventual climax in 2009 and every single controversy in between and after - do you consider ARod a "true" Yankee?

Posted Dec 29, 2025, 3:14 AM UTC

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