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Yankees: Should A-Rod's 13 Be Retired?
27 Feb
Summary
- CC Sabathia's number 52 will be retired by the Yankees.
- Alex Rodriguez wore number 13 and had a successful Yankees career.
- The Yankees have already retired 24 jersey numbers.
New York Yankees fans are actively discussing retired jersey numbers following the announcement that CC Sabathia's number 52 will be honored. This has reignited debate around the significance of the number 13, currently worn by Jazz Chisholm Jr.
The number 13 holds historical weight with the Yankees due to Alex Rodriguez's tenure. During his 12 seasons, Rodriguez achieved considerable success, earning two MVP awards and contributing to a World Series victory. He notably hit 351 of his career home runs while playing for the Yankees, maintaining a strong .900 OPS.
Despite his impactful on-field performance, Rodriguez's career with the Yankees concluded amid suspension issues. The team currently boasts 24 retired jersey numbers, making the consideration of retiring another number a complex decision. While Joey Gallo also wore number 13 recently, his tenure did not garner the same level of attention as Chisholm's current association with the number.
