The New York Yankees agree to a $4 million deal with top international prospect Roderick Arias.
The 17-year-old Arias is from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, and the Yankees were especially impressed by his arm at shortstop, as well as his ability to switch-hit.
I really don’t care. My brother could be playing in the majors and I wouldn’t watch. Because of the greed of both sides, it is impossible for most fans to afford to attend a major league game. Congratulations to MLB and the players association. You’ve lost a fan of 55 years.