Alex Rodriguez had already established himself as one of the two greatest shortstops in the history of the game (the other being Honus Wagner), when he moved to third base to become a
New York Yankee. Often compared with contemporaries like
Nomar Garciaparra,
Derek Jeter and Miguel Tejada, A-Rod is in a class by himself.
His incredible offensive skill would make him a premier player at even the easiest of defensive positions, such as Barry Bonds in left field, but A-Rod plays incredible defense, which makes him all the more unique in baseball history.
Whether he's on your favorite team or in the lineup of the enemy, any true baseball fan must acknowledge that it is a pleasure to see as fine a talent as A-Rod play the game. All of this and it is amazing that the man is humble and one of the nicest guys in the game.
NEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguez was bad last night. To say he struggled would be putting it mildly. He was terrible, awful. And he was the first one to say it.
Publ.Date : Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:42:38 GMTNEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguez was bad Tuesday night. To say he struggled would be putting it mildly. He was terrible, awful.
Publ.Date : Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:37:58 GMTHanley Ramirez and Alex Rodriguez are lining up to be the LaDainian Tomlinson and Adrian Peterson of '09 baseball drafts.
Publ.Date : Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:08:00 GMTBaltimore Orioles pitcher Daniel Cabrera began serving his six-game suspension Friday for throwing at the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez after the ruling was upheld by Major League Baseball.
Publ.Date : Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:31:09 GMTIt's time for the clutch players to step up. Jimmy Rollins is suddenly wreaking havoc on opposing pitchers, and Carlos Delgado is a one-man wrecking crew. Alex Rodriguez has flopped on the big stage in New York once again, and C.C. Sabathia refuses to lose. Though it is impossible to predict the mettle of a player without throwing them in the midst of a playoff race, we can take a look at the ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:01:15 GMT
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A-Rod idolized Cal Ripken, Jr. and
Michael Jordan as a kid, and interestingly he came to dominate the game of baseball like Jordan did basketball at Ripken's positions.
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