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
They all feel like must-wins now. Every game is so intense. We've got to play well and figure it out; there's no more time to waste. It's time for us to play well against Tampa.
These are the games we need to win. Good pitching, good defense and a great bullpen from Farnsworth and Mo.
These are the games we need to win.
Fastball right down the middle. I had a great pitch to hit. I didn't come through, and that's not acceptable. I need to do more.
There's probably eight or nine teams that are legitimate World Series contenders in the American League, and that's very unique because you probably haven't had that in over 20 years. There is great parity in the American League. There are probably three teams in each division that can potentially win the World Series.
There's probably 15 or 16 offensive categories, if you want to be a baseball junkie. I may have led in 10 or 12 of them. I think being a balanced player and saving a lot of runs on the defensive side was a major factor. Ortiz is an unbelievable offensive player.
Really? Even before we play on Friday? Shoot. We're cheering for Canada, right?
We could win three World Series, with me it's never going to be over. My benchmark is so high, whatever I do it's never going to be enough and I understand that. Maybe when I retire is when all the critics and all that stuff is going to end.
Both Brian and (manager) Joe (Torre) did the best job they have ever done in their careers to save our season,
Best thing I've ever been a part of,
The team is playing with a lot of urgency right now. We realize how important each game is, and we're taking this as our playoff,
I've always said that Spring Training and October are the best two months of the year. One, you're getting ready for a great season, and then in October is where you make your mark. I'll miss that part of it.
I've always said that for a short series, because of Randy, we become more problematic for other teams. But at the same time, you've got to go out and play nine innings.
Seems like it was inevitable. You knew that it would come to this.