Could Alex Rodriguez miss the season?

The New York Yankees are considering it a possibility.

“Best case scenario, yeah he should be back. Worst case scenario, he won’t be back, or there might be something in between,” Yankees GM Brian Cashman was quoted in the Associated Press.

I used to cheer for Rodriguez to break Barry Bonds’ home-run record.

Now, I’m rooting for A-Rod to simply go away.

If you think Cashmas is being over-the-top with his comments, consider this: The Yankees signed Kevin Youkilis to play third base. They wouldn’t have gone after such a big name if they didn’t think there was a need.

– Rick Green (follow me on Twitter @ETNrgreen)

The Pittsburgh Pirates need an proven hitter in the lineup.

The Boston Red Sox have one available.

The price, however, doesn’t seem right for either team.

MLBTradeRumors.com has the latest on the Kevin Youkilis rumor mill, and it seems the Pirates aren’t at the top of the list. The Indians have been said to be a serious bidder and the White Sox have entered the fray.

In other trade rumors, MLBTR says the Bucs have made Kevin Correia available.

It looks like the Pirates are trying, but is it enough?

– Rick Green