Arod Acts Like a Big Boy
February 19, 2007
Alex Rodriguez finally, after years and years of speculation, commented on his flailing relationship with Yankee captain Derek Jeter.
“People start assuming that things are a lot worse than what they are, which they’re not. But they’re obviously not as great as they used to be. We were like blood brothers,” Rodriguez said.
Well, I’m glad Alex Rodriguez stopped acting like a crybaby. All his struggles during the regular season and especially in the postseason where he has gone 4 for 41 without an RBI in his last 12 postseason games, that also includes an error as well. The New York media assumed that Arod’s struggles were in part contributed to a tense relationship with Jeter, and many criticized the captain for not intervening to help Arod along. Finall Alex has realized that he’s a grown man and doesn’t have to rely on the help of others to do what he is paid to, which is put up great numbers and win a world series.
“I’m a big boy. I’m 31 years old now, so I should be able to help myself out there,” he said. “I care about what he thinks about me on the field. I think it’s important for us to be on the right page. And we are. We’re here to win a championship together.”
This is a huge relief to a Yankee fan such as myself. These 2 guys getting along, or at least dealing with one another at a respectful level, is imperative for the success of the team. Whether I’d like to admit or not, the Yankees will not win a world series unless Arod plays at his full potential.
February 20, 2007 at 3:27 am
I tend to agree with you. ARod is a great ballplayer — this coming from a Mets fan — but his Dr Phil/Oprah moment with the media is a good sign that he is taking personal responsibility. But it does sound like he did have a big man crush with Jeter