As A-Rod drops hints of retirement, we reflect on euphoric highs & bitter lows that make up the continnum of his illustrious career.
Last week, the breaking announcement of Alex Rodriguez’s retirement caught everyone by surprise. Not because the 40-year-old major league infielder was expected to play forever, but because he still has two years remaining on his 10-year, $275 million dollar contract and is only 75 home runs shy of tying the all-time record.
Despite A-Rod’s illustrious accomplishments over the course of his 21-year career, the media and fans alike haven’t been too kind to the three-time MVP.