Bring on the glamour shots and GIFs of Cameron Diaz and her popcorn, everybody! The MLB’s prettiest boy is finally retiring. On Sunday morning, the New York Yankees announced that Alex Rodriguez will play his final game on Friday before assuming a position as a special adviser and instructor with the team. Whatever the hell that means.
After that game, Rodriguez will be unconditionally released by the Yankees from his player contract in order to sign a contract to serve in his new role with the organization through Dec. 31, 2017. Which is really just a technicality because the Yankees are still contractually obligated to pay Rodriguez the remainder of his $21 million salary for this season and the $21 million he is owed for 2017.