PD reporter says A-Rod's aloof personality and admitted use of performance-enhancing drugs are among the reasons.
Alex Rodriguez in the on-deck circle during Monday night's game against the Indians.Welcome to today's edition of Starting Blocks TV, our Web video show about what's going on in Cleveland sports. Today's show is hosted by Chuck Yarborough and Bill Lubinger. Quick note: The show's audio track was a bit off, like watching an old Japanese horror movie that's been dubbed. We fixed the sound and posted a better version at 2 p.m. EDT.
Today's guest, Plain Dealer reporter Dennis Manoloff, talks about Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, his chase for his 600th career home run, and why fans don't seem to be excited about it. Also, Dman talks about the Hall of Fame possibilities of Jim Thome, first on the Indians' career homer list, who left Cleveland as a free agent after the 2002 season. Now with Minnesota, he has 576 career homers.
Starting Blocks TV will return Wednesday morning with Plain Dealer Browns writer Mary Kay Cabot as the guest. Have a question about the Browns you would like to ask her? Post it in the comments below and we'll pick the best ones for Wednesday's show.