Alex Rodriguez on players using iPad in the dugout: "iPad promotes narcissism and selfishness"
New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez disapproves of MLB players using iPads in the dugout and prefers that they concentrate on the game. In a Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros game during the World Series, A-Rod said:
"iPad promotes narcissism and selfishness.”
Watch his conversation with other MLB analysts here:
A-Rod saying that iPads in the dugout promotes narcissism gotta be a top five worst baseball take of all-time. https://t.co/pxRKLLdsbN
“A-Rod saying that iPads in the dugout promotes narcissism gotta be a top five worst baseball take of all-time.” – Jared Carrabis
Rodriguez is one of the greatest players of all time. He made his MLB debut in 1994 and retired in 2016.
A-Rod once admitted that he broke MLB rules and made the error when he was in his 30s and he wants young people to learn from his mistakes.
“I made that mistake. I was more in my late 30s, and it was out of desperation to get back on the field and play. I was hoping a lot of these young kids learn from my debacle and my mistakes. I have gone to the lowest ground, have gone to ground zero.” – Alex Rodriguez
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Alex Rodriguez on Tatis getting suspended: “I was hoping that a lot of these young kids learned from my debacle and my mistakes”
When asked if he’ll reach out to Fernando, he said he won’t but that he’s always available.
His reaction to the news: “I was heartbroken..” https://t.co/YqlI0biYoA
"Alex Rodriguez on Tatis getting suspended: 'I was hoping that a lot of these young kids learned from my debacle and my mistakes.' When asked if he’ll reach out to Fernando, he said he won’t but that he’s always available. His reaction to the news: 'I was heartbroken..' – Talking Friars
Rodriguez also criticized the Houston Astros for allegedly showing no remorse after their wrongdoing from 2017 was exposed. A-Rod spoke about the Astros players' lack of discipline after it was uncovered that they had been employing a camera to record pitching signs during their World Series-winning season.
"I served the longest suspension in MLB history. It cost me well over $35M. And you know what? I deserved that."
@AROD says the Astros deserve whatever comes their way after the lack of remorse they've shown. https://t.co/AnezyIyhHa
"'I served the longest suspension in MLB history. It cost me well over $35M. And you know what? I deserved that.' @AROD says the Astros deserve whatever comes their way after the lack of remorse they've shown."– ESPN
Rodriguez was involved in the biogenesis scandal in 2013.
Alex Rodriguez admitted to using steroids in 2009, received the longest suspension in MLB history
According to Rodriguez, he started taking over-the-counter medications to treat his persistent back discomfort and improve his batting average. He was impressionable and young.
After an appeal, the initial 211-game suspension was reduced to 162, but he was still sidelined for the entire 2014 season for the New York Yankees.
Rodriguez, who is recognized as one of MLB's best players, played for the Yankees, Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners over the course of 22 seasons.
He has received numerous awards, including three American League MVP titles, 10 Silver Slugger medals and two Gold Gloves. Alex Rodriguez was an All-Star 14 times.