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.
ST. PETERSBURG. Fla. - Baseball's first use of instant replay backed an onfield call of a home run for Alex Rodriguez during the ninth inning of the New York Yankees game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:55:40 GMTThe New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday, but not without Alex Rodriguez setting a new and unique record of his own. While the Yankees' season is not exactly one for the record books, one play last night did get some record-like attention.
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:01:49 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Now, can the Yankees get replay for their season? Baseball's first-ever use of instant replay for umpiring last night upheld a homer by Alex Rodriguez (who else?), as the Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, 8-4, at Tropicana Field.
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:51:06 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Alex Rodriguez said it figures that one of his prodigious home runs would provide the historic first test for major league baseball's week-old instant replay system.
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:11:24 GMTSome players just don't seem comfortable in team sports, however talented they may be. Commentator Frank Deford says Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees is one such athlete, an outstanding player who nevertheless buckles under pressure to produce for his teammates.
Publ.Date : Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:55:01 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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