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Man Bites Dog: Yankees Are Underdogs - NYTimes
 

The David and Goliath analogy is one of the more tired clichés in sports. But when Alex Rodriguez used it Tuesday night, he managed to add a surprising twist.
“I mean, for us to be David in this situation, I think, is great,” Rodriguez said.
Yes, Rodriguez was acknowledging that the Yankees are the underdogs in this series.

Uuumm hate to break it to you guys. I mean I understand this may make for a good story but, hey Alex, hey NYTimes, I have some news for ya. When someone has to lay $180 to win $100 on the Yanks that means they are favorites.

sportsnetny:

Man Bites Dog: Yankees Are Underdogs - NYTimes

The David and Goliath analogy is one of the more tired clichés in sports. But when Alex Rodriguez used it Tuesday night, he managed to add a surprising twist.

“I mean, for us to be David in this situation, I think, is great,” Rodriguez said.

Yes, Rodriguez was acknowledging that the Yankees are the underdogs in this series.

Uuumm hate to break it to you guys. I mean I understand this may make for a good story but, hey Alex, hey NYTimes, I have some news for ya. When someone has to lay $180 to win $100 on the Yanks that means they are favorites.