After day of reflection, A-Rod ‘at peace’

NEW YORK — The final afternoon of Alex Rodriguez’s Yankees career included a slow drive along Broadway through the neighborhoods of Harlem, during which the slugger said that he reflected on his 12 seasons commuting to his office in The Bronx.

Rodriguez said that he seemed to be handling the emotions of the day well, launching several batting-practice home runs on a steamy afternoon at Yankee Stadium. He smiled, having spotted his name in the No. 3 spot against Rays right-hander Chris Archer.

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“I’m excited — you never really prep for this day, but here it is,” Rodriguez said. “Hopefully, I get to enjoy it. I know I’m going to savor every moment, every at-bat.”

Despite knowing this will be his final time on the field as an active Yankees player, Rodriguez said that he felt “at peace.” Part of the reason is that Rodriguez will maintain a connection to the organization, having been invited to serve as a special advisor to managing general partner …

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