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Peers praise A-Rod for legendary career
- Updated: August 7, 2016
Former teammates and opponents shared stories and gave well wishes on Sunday to Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez, who earlier in the day announced he would play his last Major League game on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
“He’s obviously a player who has had an incredible run,” Twins manager and fellow 3,000-hit club member Paul Molitor said. “Numbers among the best of all time. The game doesn’t wait for anybody, and sooner or later, you’ve got to move on.
“Whatever discussions [Rodriguez and the Yankees have] had, they felt this was the time. Hopefully his transition will be smooth.”
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Rodriguez, whose 696 homers rank fourth in Major League history, will be unconditionally released from his player contract Friday and immediately sign a contract to serve as a special advisor and instructor for the Yankees through Dec. 31, 2017.
Texas outfielder/designated hitter Carlos Beltran, a teammate of Rodriguez until being traded to the Rangers on Monday, said he enjoyed his time with Rodriguez.
“Honestly, I’ve heard so many things about him, but I can only speak from my experience, and my experience is he is a great teammate,” Beltran said. “He is passionate about the game of baseball, he is passionate about winning, and he works extremely hard. He acted like a leader.
“I know throughout his career he has made some mistakes that have cost him a lot. But he was able to get back and turn the page. It takes a person with an extremely strong mind-set to do that.”
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