Alex Rodriguez: ‘I’m in a totally different place than I was at 500′
Article By Unknown on 11th August, 2010
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After a tumultuous 2009 that included an admission of steroids use, a divorce and hip surgery, Alex Rodriguez decided to do what he could to change his life and become a better person and teammate. Initial interviews still came off as awkward and insincere, but he has come a long way.
Now, with a World Series ring in hand and more support from his team and the fans, the Yankees third baseman finally seems to be genuine about himself and the game. The weights on him seem to have been lifted. He may never fit in or ever truly "get it," but at least he's trying.
The look says it all: Alex Rodriguez is in a happier place this year. Rodriguez joined Michael Kay on ESPN Radio New York to discuss the wait for his 600th career home run, what the milestone means in relation to his admission to using PEDs, his life changes and the career home run record.
On taking so long to hit his 600th home run:
"I'm glad we did it in a winning fashion so we finally have it behind us and can focus on winning baseball. ... It was getting difficult because I wanted to really move on with it and focus on the team. We are right in the middle of a pennant race and I knew we had Boston coming in for four. What I have focused on over the last few years is focusing on good, hard baseball and being one of the guys. One of the things that I have prided myself in the past two years was to let my playing do the talking and do a little talking in the clubhouse. It seems like the last four or five days, it's been the exact opposite – talk a lot and not do much out there."
On how fans should view his home run total relative to his admitted use of PEDs:
"I don't think anyone should ignore what happened last year. That was a big day in my life. It was probably one of the toughest days, if not the toughest day, of my life...
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Now, with a World Series ring in hand and more support from his team and the fans, the Yankees third baseman finally seems to be genuine about himself and the game. The weights on him seem to have been lifted. He may never fit in or ever truly "get it," but at least he's trying.
The look says it all: Alex Rodriguez is in a happier place this year. Rodriguez joined Michael Kay on ESPN Radio New York to discuss the wait for his 600th career home run, what the milestone means in relation to his admission to using PEDs, his life changes and the career home run record.
On taking so long to hit his 600th home run:
"I'm glad we did it in a winning fashion so we finally have it behind us and can focus on winning baseball. ... It was getting difficult because I wanted to really move on with it and focus on the team. We are right in the middle of a pennant race and I knew we had Boston coming in for four. What I have focused on over the last few years is focusing on good, hard baseball and being one of the guys. One of the things that I have prided myself in the past two years was to let my playing do the talking and do a little talking in the clubhouse. It seems like the last four or five days, it's been the exact opposite – talk a lot and not do much out there."
On how fans should view his home run total relative to his admitted use of PEDs:
"I don't think anyone should ignore what happened last year. That was a big day in my life. It was probably one of the toughest days, if not the toughest day, of my life...
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