Even A-Rod Is Embarrassed By A-Rod
Alex Rodriguez and his many, many critics seem to agree on at least one thing: His behavior has been downright cringeworthy.
The disgraced three-time American League MVP acknowledged his own embarassment over his actions in recent years after his early arrival at spring training on Monday. A-Rod, who was suspended for the New York Yankees’ entire 2014 season for violations of Major League Baseball’s drug agreement and labor contract, expressed regret for past trangsgressions as well as enthusiasm for what lies ahead while speaking with reporters in Tampa, Fla.
“There were plenty of mistakes along the way,’’ Rodriguez said, via Newsday. “I cringe sometimes when I look at some of the things I did. But I’ve paid my penalty and I’m grateful that I have another opportunity.’’
Rodriguez, 39, previously offered apologies to Yankees excutives and fans before turning up at George M. Steinbrenner Field. In a joint statement issued on Feb. 10, Rodriguez and the Yankees announced that a meeting had been held in which he apologized “for his actions over the past several years.’’ A week later, he released a handwritten apology note addressed to fans.
“I take full responsibility for the mistakes that led to my suspension for the 2014 season,’’ Rodriguez wrote. “I regret that my actions made the situation worse than it needed to be. To Major League Baseball, the Yankees, the Steinbrenner family, the Players Association and you, the fans, I can only say I’m sorry.’’
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