Too Hip?

The Yankees, already dealing with an aging roster whose offense largely shriveled in the post-season, now have to plan around the loss Alex Rodriguez. We learned yesterday that A-rod, whose awful playoff performance led to being benched, needs surgery on his left hip -- four years after undergoing a procedure on his right hip! The club expects a lengthy recovery with attention-getting 3rd baseman expected to be sidelined until June or July,

Once he returns, what can the Yanks expect? This will be his third straight season where he's missed 40 or more games. According to baseball-reference.com, his combined production for the 2011 and 2012 seasons (34 homers, 119 RBIs) is roughly equivalent to an average year, mid-career. Time may not be on his side, either. Alex turns 38 in July,