Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez
Alexander Emmanuel "Alex" Rodriguez, nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American professional baseball designated hitter for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. He previously played for the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers. Rodriguez was one of the sport's most highly touted prospects and is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. During his 20-year career, Rodriguez has amassed a .297 batting average, 696 home runs, over 2000 runs batted in, over 2000 runs scored, and over...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth27 July 1975
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
We don't want to be in that situation again. We realize that was way too big a hole that we built ourselves and it was a miracle that we actually won the division. We know that every game in April shows up in September.
The contract is something I'm really proud of, ... It doesn't bother me at all. I think it's really symbolic of my hard work and what I've done as a player and the unique challenge that I do have and continue to try and harness every year.
The only thing we know is we got to beat South Africa and score a lot of runs.
We had our chances. Against a team like Oakland, you start to get a bad feeling if you don't come through. With the mistakes we made and on top of that we had opportunities, but we couldn't capitalize.
This spring, to me, is a little different. I feel like I'm playing catch-up. Once I get my work in, I'll catch up to where I normally am.
This spring is a little different. I feel pretty good about myself. I just feel that I'm behind. I feel like I'm playing catch-up.
Today was the first time. I've never had this before, so it's a new thing for me,
We're taking this (stretch run) as seriously as the playoffs.
We need to just take what the pitchers give us.
We could fly to Hawaii right now. We could care less. We're just so happy to be playing a Game 5 right now.
We have to win these games. We can't have Tampa come in and win two out of three in our home,
No player should have to go through what I have been dealing with, and I am exhausting all options to ensure not only that I get justice, but that players' contracts and rights are protected through the next round of bargaining.
I like to score and drive in runs more than pay attention to batting average.
I only look forward. I can't get all caught up in what I've done. I still have plenty to accomplish in the game. Hopefully, I'm just scratching the surface.