The entire MLB world knows Alex Rodriguez’s worst moment in the big leagues. The man was a great hitter, but his involvement with PEDs is held against him till today. Rodriguez is still trying to get into the Baseball Hall of Fame. However, his bad run and suspension are not forgotten.
Sadly, his excellent performance was overshadowed by one wrong decision. While it doesn’t happen all the time, many associate A-Rod with PEDs. The former Yankees star had a nightmare when he was suspended for 211 games.
The league suspended Alex Rodriguez along with 13 other players throughout the 2014 MLB season. A dozen players accepted a 50-game suspension without pay, but A-Rod was adamant to appeal. He said he had no other option but to defend himself since he was fighting for his life.
“I’m fighting for my life. I have to defend myself. If I don’t defend myself, no one else will. It “has been probably the worst time of my life for sure. Obviously, for the circumstances that are at hand and also dealing with a very tough surgery and a rehab program, and being 38. “I think we’ll have a forum to discuss all of that, and we’ll talk about it then,” Alex Rodriguez said via CNN.
February 9, 2009: Alex Rodriguez admits to PED use in interview with ESPN’s Peter Gammons. pic.twitter.com/UqmT3FRvMV
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It was indeed a hard battle for A-Rod. The slugger later admitted to using PEDs. A-Rod said he had chronic pain, and he wanted to boost his statistics and motivation.
Alex Rodriguez Predicts Strong Season For The Yankees And Aaron Judge
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A-Rod was among many former MLB stars surprised by the Yankees’ performance. The Bronx Bombers are off to a strong start, and A-Rod predicts a surprising season ahead for the team and its captain.
“I think they’ve got a really good team, and I think they are going to surprise a lot of people,” Alex Rodriguez said via Pinstripe Nation.
A-Rod also believes that Aaron Judge will have a strong season for the team. He thinks Judge will crank 70 home runs this season. A-Rod has shown great support for the Yankees and continues to cheer for the team. Despite the departure of Juan Soto, the Yanks are doing a fine job. Several Yankees fans are rejoicing after Soto’s sluggish start with the Mets.
