About 60% of Brooks Brothers' dress pants, either sold with suits or sold separately as slacks, are flat front, compared with 45% two years ago, said Guy Voglino, divisional merchandise manager.
Mr. Rodriguez is 2-for-16 (.125) in the Yankees divisional playoff series versus the Baltimore Orioles, and his manager cannot risk another failed night at the plate from his high-priced 3rd baseman.