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Ventura reflects on A-Rod’s decision to retire
- Updated: August 7, 2016
CHICAGO — A number of White Sox players watched Alex Rodriguez’s retirement announcement on television prior to Sunday’s series finale against the Orioles.
Manager Robin Ventura, who missed Rodriguez by one season during their respective Yankees’ tenures, spoke of the 22 years of accomplishments for a man with 696 homers, 3,114 hits and 2,084 RBIs during stints with the Mariners, Rangers and Yanks.
“When he first came up, you’re talking about an 18-year-old kid that makes it to the big leagues,” Ventura said. “Today, you look at [Bryce] Harper or when Ken Griffey Jr. made it. When guys make it that young, I think guys that have been around a while, you’re in shock at first that they can do that at such a young age. But even playing 20-something years is impressive as well.”
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