News and notes while network analysts finish taking shots at NFL games in London…

A-Rod opts out: association with Yanks likely over (NY Times) Curious timing, Mr. Boras.  Meanwhile, Hank Steinbrenner, as Tyler Kepner writes, seems to be a bit perturbed.

Aaron explains himself (Y! Sports) Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports writes why Hank Aaron wanted to ditch out on Barry Bonds’ home run chase: he didn’t want to be a part of “that bullshit” of being in a controversy.

Girardi could get Yankees offer Monday (SI.com)  Jon Heyman speculates that Joe Girardi may get the offer on Monday. We wish he stayed in broadcasting because he’s pretty darned good.

Bruins’ Bergeron leaves hospital day after hit (AP/ESPN) If you missed the hit by the Flyers’ Randy Jones, be sure to check it out.

Randall Godfrey calls out Pats coach Bill Belichick after blowout loss (NBC Sports)  The Washington linebacker wasn’t all that happy with the Patriots coach after his team lost 52-7, telling him after the game that ‘you need to show some respect for the game.’