American League third basemen

The New York Yankees may be flying high right now, even with last night’s loss to Atlanta, as they’ve won 10 of 11 and are atop the American League East. But it’s not because of anything they’re getting from Alex Rodriguez at third base. You might say that’s a good thing—because what happens then when A-Rod heats up? But is A-Rod going to heat up? A look at the numbers and the recent trajectory of the 36-year-old third baseman who’s only halfway through his lucrative 10-year deal at roughly $30 million a year—hefty even by Yankee standards—suggest reason for concern.