[219], On February 28, 2010, The New York Times reported that Rodriguez received treatment from Canadian sports doctor Anthony Galea in March 2009. Having reversed his postseason misfortunes, he was the Babe Ruth Award winner as the 2009 postseason MVP,[112] in which he batted .365 with six home runs and 18 RBI.[113]. How did they get to $252 million? [66] Rodriguez also had to switch uniform numbers; he had worn 3 his entire career, but the number was retired by the Yankees in honor of Babe Ruth. They would reunite in 2015 before breaking things off for good in 2016. He subsequently issued a statement saying he would be challenging the decision in federal court. [57] It was his fifth 30-homer campaign, tying Banks for most ever by a shortstop. He led the American League in home runs, runs scored, and slugging percentage, and won his second consecutive Gold Glove Award. [37], The Sporting News and Associated Press selected Rodriguez as their Major League Player of the Year. "[271] In April 2021, he and Lopez announced the end of their engagement. [174] Rodriguez joined ESPN in 2018 as a Sunday Night Baseball analyst, alongside Matt Vasgersian and Buster Olney. This article is about the baseball player. He was first team prep All-American as a senior, hitting .505 with nine home runs, 36 runs batted in (RBIs), and 35 stolen bases in 35 attempts in 33 games. [248] Rodriguez also invested in Density, a technology company specializing in people counting. [80] On July 12, Rodriguez hit his 150th career home run in a Yankees uniform. The 10 RBIs were the most by a Yankee since Tony Lazzeri established the franchise and American League record with 11 on May 24, 1936. [44], In 1999, Rodriguez had a .310 average, 42 home runs, and 111 RBIs,[29] despite missing over 30 games with an injury and playing the second half of the season at Safeco Field,[45] a considerably less hitter-friendly ballpark than the Kingdome. [50] He was selected as the Major League Player of the Year by Baseball America and finished third in the AL MVP voting. 10,296, This story has been shared 9,641 times. [235] In 2008, Alex Rodriguez founded Newport Property Construction, a real estate development firm. Apparently, a recent scandal between Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy and Rodriguez was to blame for the split, with a source calling it,the reason they finally broke up. The former couple started dating in March 2017 and got engaged just two years later. [83] He surpassed the nearly 67-year record held by Jimmie Foxx, who hit his 500th home run at 32 years, 338 days during the final week of the 1940 major league baseball season. His total of 34 RBIs in April was one short of Juan Gonzlez' AL and MLB record. 16,639, This story has been shared 10,296 times. [132] Rodriguez continued to feud with the Yankees front office following his return, as his lawyers accused the team, and specifically Christopher S. Ahmad, of mishandling his hip injury in several ways; Rodriguez's legal team contended that the team withheld the injury from him and continued to play him in 2012, despite his condition. [29], Rodriguez's suspension that was announced the previous season but delayed pending an appeal, was upheld, meaning that he would be suspended for the entirety of the 2014 regular season and postseason. In 2012, Rodriguez began dating singer Madonna. [70] The Yankees would then lose the ALCS to the eventual World Series champion Red Sox after leading the series three games to none. "A lot of that stuff that went on in the clubhouse was more tongue-in-cheek, fun type stuff," he explained. 28,131, This story has been shared 16,639 times. Terms of Use WebShortly after celebrating their two-year dating anniversary, the couple announced their engagement in March 2019. [28] On July 8, 1994, Rodriguez debuted in the major leagues as a starting shortstop,[29] just the third 18-year-old major league shortstop since 1900. He also tied for the league lead in extra-base hits (87) and ranked third in RBIs (135) and slugging (.622). His 43.9 Power-speed number was, through at least 2008, the highest single season Power/Speed Number ever. Rodriguez is the chairman and chief executive officer of A-Rod Corp as well as the chairman of Presidente beer. Alex Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002 and welcomed their two daughters, Natasha and Ella, via CheatSheet. [186], In 2021, Rodriguez teamed up with cosmetics company, Hims to launch a line of make-up for men, beginning with its first product - a concealer stick. [12] During his tenure as analyst, FOX Sports' MLB studio show won back-to-back Sports Emmy Awards for Outstanding Studio Show during the network's coverage of the 2016 and 2017 postseason. [21] In 100 games he batted .419 with 90 stolen bases. On May 4, the Yankees placed him on the 15-day disabled list due to a right hamstring strain. [209][216] He has since spoken at schools about the dangers of steroids. I was young, I was stupid, I was nave. [166] The next day, the Yankees granted him his unconditional release. [29], On February 7, 2009, Sports Illustrated reported that Rodriguez tested positive for testosterone and the anabolic steroid Primobolan in 2003. His nine home runs in April matched a team record that was shared (through 2008) with Ivn Rodrguez (2000), Carl Everett (2003), and Ian Kinsler (2007). It was the second time in four years that he had the surgery, although the operation was more serious than before. JLo, 53, and Rodriguez's 2017 relationship was one of the biggest headlines of the year. [221], Rodriguez reportedly received HGH from Biogenesis of America, an anti-aging clinic in Coral Gables, Florida, run by Bosch. [81] He became the third player to hit at least 100 home runs for three teams, following Reggie Jackson and Darrell Evans. [136], On September 20, at Yankee Stadium, Rodriguez hit his 24th career grand slam, an opposite field 654th career home run, off George Kontos of the San Francisco Giants, breaking the all-time grand slam record, formerly held by Lou Gehrig. Rodriguez was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Sports Personality, Studio and Sports Event Analyst in 2019. They split in 2014 amid reports that Smart had been allegedly sexting with two transsexual models. "[134], During a game against the Red Sox on August 18, 2013, Rodriguez was involved in key moments against Ryan Dempster. Toward the end of his career, he was hampered by hip and knee injuries, which caused him to become exclusively a designated hitter. And I wanted to prove to everyone that I was worth being one of the greatest players of all time. [205], Rodriguez answered many of the criticisms of his postseason performance by performing exceptionally well in the 2009 postseason, where he posted a .365 batting average and hit six home-runs in 52 at-bats during the Yankees' 15 post-season games. [256] Rodriguez's father, Victor, left the family in Miami when Alex was nine years old and moved to New York. [237], A-Rod Corp has invested in various companies including coconut water brand Vita Coco, Wheels Up, Snapchat, and the virtual concert startup Wave. The 112 runs marked the ninth straight season in which he scored at least 100 runs, the longest such streak in the Major Leagues since Hank Aaron did it in 13 straight seasons from 1955 to 1967, and the longest in the American League since Mickey Mantle did it also in nine straight seasons from 1953 to 1961. [164], At a press conference held on August 7, Rodriguez announced that he would play in his final game for the Yankees on the following Friday, August 12, against the Rays at Yankee Stadium. [209] Although he "certainly felt more energy", Rodriguez said it would be "hard to say" whether it gave him a competitive edge. [15] In January 2017, CNBC announced Rodriguez would be the host of the show Back In The Game, where he would help former athletes make a comeback in their personal lives; the first episode debuted on the network in March 2018. [111] For the series, he batted 921 (.429) with three home runs and six runs batted in. Page Six exclusively revealed in March in 2021 that J-Rod was no more. He eventually signed with the Texas Rangers, who had fallen to last place in their division in 2000. [103] One week later, he hit a game-tying solo home run in the bottom of the ninth off Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge in a game the Yankees would go on to win, 54.[104]. He was also a 14-time All-Star, winning three American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards, 10 Silver Slugger Awards, and two Gold Glove Awards. [277], In 2003, Rodriguez gave $3.9million to the University of Miami to renovate its baseball stadium. CNN . Moving onto his personal life, he has two half-siblings Joe and Suzy from his mothers first marriage and a half brother Victor M. Rodriguez born from his fathers first wife. Rodriguez was 12 with 2 walks and two runs scored in Game 6, as the Yankees went on to defeat the Phillies 73 for their 27th World Series Championship, the first of Rodriguez's career. Alex Rodriguez, who was a Major League Baseball player from 1994 to 2007, is best known for his business dealings and charitable activities. In 1993, Rodriguez became the first high school player to try out for the United States national baseball team. The series focuses on Rodriguez mentoring athletes and entertainers who have fallen on hard times. [222] For much of the summer of 2013, it had been expected that Rodriguez would be suspended for his role in the scandal. [264] In July, Madonna responded to rumors of an affair with Rodriguez by issuing a statement saying, "I am not romantically involved in any way with Alex Rodriguez" and have "nothing to do with the state of his marriage". [51], Rodriguez became a free agent after the 2000 season. A month later, the physical samples were seized by federal agents raiding Quest Diagnostics in Las Vegas, Nevada. [125], Rodriguez played his first rehab assignment game on July 2, 2013, with the Yankees Class-A Low affiliate, the Charleston RiverDogs. And for that, I am very sorry and deeply regretful. Despite a 24 performance with three RBI in Game 5, the Yankees lost 86 to force the Series to return to the Bronx for Game 6. He was married to a psychology graduate Cynthia Scurtis in 2002. Cameron Diaz dated the athlete for just over a year between 2010-2011. Rodriguez was married to Cynthia Scurtis from 2002 to 2008. During the 2004 season, he also became the youngest player ever to reach 350 home runs and the third youngest to reach 1,000 RBIs. He finished three points behind Gonzlez (290287), matching the second closest AL MVP voting in history. WebLopez's third marriage was to Latin Grammy winner Marc Anthony, with whom she shares her twins Emme and Max. On defense, he had the lowest range factor among non-platoon AL third basemen (2.39) in his first year at the position. The singers tied the knot in 2004, before announcing their split in 2011. Rodriguez has been linked to some high-profile figures over the years, but has only married once. [citation needed] During the 1995 season, Rodriguez played in 48 games, batting .232 with five home runs, 19 RBI, and four stolen bases. [182], Rodriguez is featured in a commercial for Guitar Hero World Tour, where he plays the guitar along with athletes Tony Hawk on drums, Kobe Bryant on vocals, and Michael Phelps on guitar. [76], In the Yankees' fourth game of the season, Rodriguez hit two home runs against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium, including his 14th-career grand slam to end the game. [24], The Seattle Mariners selected Rodriguez with the first overall selection of the 1993 Major League Baseball draft. The couple had two daughters before splitting up in 2008. The couple had two daughters before splitting up in 2008. It's not happening. [9], In the off-season, during the week of January 19, 2015, it was reported that Rodriguez met with new Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred. Alex married Cynthia Scurtis a former high school psychology teacher on Nov. 2, 2002. [144][145], Rodriguez played his first game after his suspension on opening day against the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. "[99], MLB commissioner Bud Selig briefly considered whether to punish Rodriguez for his admitted steroid use, citing the illegality of the situation, among other things. 2005 also marked the tenth straight season that Rodriguez scored at least 100 runs. The couple previously met at a Miami gym and tied the knot after six years of dating. [25], In 1994, Rodriguez made his professional baseball debut as a minor league player with the Appleton Foxes of the Class A Midwest League. [218] For six months of the year, Rodriguez injected himself twice monthly with "boli" (a drug name unfamiliar to experts and perhaps a slang term for Primobolan or Dianabol, although the latter steroid is taken orally). He was one of 13 players suspended for their roles in the scandal. Lopez has walked down the aisle three times, while Rodriguez is preparing for his second time as a groom. [122] The Yankees were eliminated by the Tigers in the 2012 ALCS. On June 23, Rodriguez became the eighth active player to reach 8,000 career at-bats in the seventh inning of the Yankees and Braves game. [123], While rehabilitating his hip, Rodriguez was embroiled in a series of negative headlines: he became a central figure of the Biogenesis baseball scandal and MLB's investigation into his possible connection to performance-enhancing drugs. He added, "It's not just Yankees' management. Moving onto his personal life, he has two half-siblings Joe and Suzy from his mothers first marriage and a half brother Victor M. Rodriguez born from his fathers first wife. Her dating history includes Cynthia Scurtis (2002 to 2008), Bethenny Frankel (2009 to present), and Alex Rodriguez sounds like he has no hard feelings when it comes to his split from Jennifer Lopez. [84] As of 2023, Rodriguez is the most recent player to have recorded at least 150 RBIs in one season. He was also the first major league shortstop to win a batting title since 1960, and the first in the AL since 1944. [3][4][5] With a career .295 batting average, Rodriguez amassed over 600 home runs (696), over 2,000 runs batted in (RBI), over 2,000 runs scored, over 3,000 hits, and over 300 stolen bases, the only player in MLB history to achieve all of those feats. I did take a banned substance. [86], After the season, Rodriguez was named the AL MVP for the third time in his career, receiving 26 first-place votes out of a possible 28. On April 21, 2008, Cynthia gave birth to their second child, Ella Alexander,[261] in Miami, Florida. [152] Rodriguez' next home run was also his 3,000th career hit, making him the 29th player to reach the milestone. Having finished his athletic career, Alex started his TV career for Fox Sports 1 as well as became a presenter at Shark Tank and Sunday Night Baseball shows. In August, The Mariners optioned Rodriguez to the Calgary Cannons of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League (PCL). Because of the opt-out, the Yankees also lost $21.3 million in remaining payments from the Rangers as part of their agreement from the 2004 trade. [224] In its official statement, MLB said that the suspension was based on Rodriguez's "use and possession of numerous forms of prohibited performance-enhancing substances, including Testosterone and human Growth Hormone, over the course of multiple years" and "for attempting to cover-up his violations of the Program by engaging in a course of conduct intended to obstruct and frustrate the Office of the Commissioner's investigation. [262][263] Rodriguez responded in court documents that the marriage was "irretrievably broken" but requested that allegations of his "extramarital affairs" be stricken from court records. His 47 home runs from the third base position are a single-season American League record. In the top of the ninth, he hit his third, a towering two-run blast into the waterfall in Kauffman Stadium. Rodriguez hit 26 home runs at Yankee Stadium in 2005, establishing the single-season club record for right-handed batters (previously held by DiMaggio in 1937 and Gary Sheffield in 2004). [185] He appeared in the 2020 Superbowl Hard Rock ad which also featured Jennifer Lopez. [267] He was then in a short relationship with Anne Wojcicki, the founder of 23andMe, which ended in 2016 after dating for nearly a year. [207] At the time, Rodriguez denied accusations of steroid use. The 10-year, $252million contract he signed was the richest in baseball history at the time. (Getty Images) That is, until very recently. "[214], In an interview with ESPN after the report came out, citing "an enormous amount of pressure to perform", Rodriguez admitted to using banned substances from 2001 to 2003. Before the 2004 season, Rodriguez was traded to the Yankees, for whom he converted to a third baseman to accommodate their shortstop Derek Jeter. Page Six confirmedin early March of 2017 that the stars were dating, with an insider saying: They are really into each other because they have so much in common from their Latin roots to their love of New York and their kids.. The answer is a bit complicated. Prior to the season, Rodriguez opted to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.[73]. However, opinions varied on whether he was the second (Elias Sports Bureau, trailing Aaron), third (MLB, trailing Aaron and Ruth),[151] or fourth player (Baseball-Reference.com, trailing Aaron, Ruth, and Cap Anson) in MLB history to attain 2,000 RBIs. [19][20] His father played baseball for a team in the Dominican Republic and introduced him to the sport as a child. He batted 3-for-25 overall, and went 0-for-18 with 12 strikeouts against right-handed pitchers. His 2,000th hit, on July 21, 2006 six days prior to his 31st birthday was also his 450th home run. Rodriguez became the youngest player ever to reach 500 home runs at 32 years, 8 days. [7], Later in the month, Rodriguez called a press conference in Tampa, Florida, and in the presence of many supportive Yankee teammates, answered reporters' questions about his 20012003 steroid use. Rodriguez permanently joined the major league roster in August and got his first taste of postseason play, albeit just two at-bats. The home run also drove in the go-ahead runs for an 84 Yankees win. [234] This was contrary to his sentiments of 18 days earlier, when he had vehemently denied the allegations and also denied having used human growth hormones. He also led all AL third basemen in errors, with 24, and had the lowest fielding percentage (.937) and for the third straight season range factor (2.50) among them. [160] On May 24, the Yankees sent him on a rehab assignment to the Double-A Trenton Thunder,[161] and activated him on May 26. [148] On May 7, Rodriguez hit his 661st career home run off Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman for sole possession of fourth place on the all-time home run list. [118], Rodriguez hit his 23rd career grand slam off Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jonny Venters on June 12, 2012, which tied Lou Gehrig for the most in MLB history. He was regarded as the top prospect in the country. [38], In 1997, Rodriguez batted .300 with 23 home runs and 84 RBIs. In the top of the sixth, he hit his first, a solo dinger to left center. Westminster won the high school national championship in his junior year. "It was very loose. Despite this success, it was perceived as one of his lesser-accomplished seasons and was harshly criticized throughout the 2006 season. However, the Major League Baseball Players Association vetoed the deal because it called for a voluntary reduction in salary by Rodriguez. [110] However, in the first game of the 2009 ALDS against Minnesota, he hit two RBI singles both coming with two outs. [189][190] Prior to 2009, Rodriguez had received the nickname "The Cooler" among some players because of the perceived tendency for teams to turn cold when he joins them and hot when he leaves. Because Rodriguez was on the suspended list retroactive through August 31, the suspension would have included the postseason if the Yankees qualified (but did not qualify that year). [14] In January 2018, ESPN announced that Rodriguez would be joining the broadcast team of Sunday Night Baseball. In 2002,[258] he married Cynthia Scurtis,[258] a psychology graduate[259] he had met at a gym in Miami, Florida. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, much to his dismay, soon revealed that Rodriguez's doctor did not have such authority to clear him. The Yankees faced the Phillies in the World Series. The two had met at a gym in Miami for the first time. [1] He is part owner of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Minnesota Timberwolves. [98][211] Because more than 5% of the samples taken from players in 2003 came back positive, mandatory testing of major league baseball players began in 2004, with penalties for violations. The couple has two daughters together. She does so many things that people call her a triple threat. "It has everything to do with privacy. He played at a high level in his three years with Texas, highlighted by his first AL MVP Award win in 2003, but the team failed to make the playoffs during his tenure. A four-episode series debuted in November 2019 and featured Evander Holyfield, Ryan Lochte, Brian Dunkleman and Nicole Eggert. [30] He was also the first 18-year-old major league player in 10 years, and the youngest position player in Seattle history. [173], Rodriguez is an MLB studio analyst for FOX Sports, working alongside Kevin Burkhardt, David Ortiz and Frank Thomas. The answer is a bit complicated. In August 2013, MLB announced a 211-game suspension for Rodriguez for his involvement in the scandal. The Im Real songstress, for her part, has been married three times. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopezs unexpected breakup may have taken fans by surprise, but the former Yankee is likely to bounce back if his impressive dating history is any indication. [24] The Mariners signed him to a three-year contract worth $1.3million, and a $1million signing bonus. Alex Rodriguez, who was a Major League Baseball player from 1994 to 2007, is best known for his business dealings and charitable activities. CNN . In Game 3, Rodriguez hit what appeared to be a double off a camera perched atop the outfield wall, but after protest by Yankee manager Joe Girardi, the play was reviewed and ruled a home run. [196], Much of the criticism regarding Rodriguez focuses on his alleged inability to produce hits in clutch situations. In Game 2, he hit an RBI single in the sixth, and hit a game-tying homer off closer Joe Nathan in the bottom of the ninth inning. Rodriguez recorded his first major league hit when he singled off of Sergio Valdez on July 9 at Fenway Park. [90] Rodriguez received a slew of criticism from fans and writers alike not only for opting out, but also for not meeting with Yankee management before he did. He led the AL in home runs (54), RBIs (156), slugging percentage (.645), OPS (1.067), total bases (376), and times on base (299), and was second in hit by pitch (21), extra-base hits (85), and at bats per home run (10.8), fourth in on-base percentage (.422) and sacrifice flies (9), seventh in walks (95) and plate appearances (708), eighth in intentional walks (11), and ninth in games (158). ' Kate, 41, said, with Oliver, 43, simply responding, I dont want to get a no. WebAlex Rodriguez and his wife Cynthia Scurtis arrive at the opening of Jay-Z's 40/40 Club at The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino December 30, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. When asked by Andy Cohen whether her costume choice was odd given Rodriguez and Madonnasrumored romance, J.Lo laughed it off. WebLopez's third marriage was to Latin Grammy winner Marc Anthony, with whom she shares her twins Emme and Max. "[170] Rodriguez ended the season playing 65 games with a .200 batting average, nine home runs and 31 RBIs. [246], In 2019, the company invested in the co-living startup Bungalow, Acorns, and Sonder Corp.[247] That same year, Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez partnered with telehealth company Hims and Hers to provide affordable healthcare. 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[29] He became one of only three players in Major League history to compile at least 35 home runs, 100 runs and 100 RBIs in seven consecutive seasons, joining Hall of Famers Babe Ruth and Jimmie Foxx. [197][198] In 2008, Rodriguez hit only .264 with runners in scoring position and two outs. Rodriguez established the franchise record for most home runs in a single season by a right-handed batter (broke Joe DiMaggio's mark of 46 in 1937). Rodriguez was again an All-Star in 2006. The information had been part of a government-sealed report detailing 104 major league players (out of 1200 players tested)[99] who tested positive for performance enhancers during a 2003 drug survey. Cynthia Rodriguez filed for divorce on July 7, 2008, citing "emotional abandonment" of her and their children, as well as "extra marital [sic] affairs and other marital misconduct" by her husband. For others of the same name, see, "A-Rod" redirects here. He was officially found to have violated the league's Performance Enhancing Drugs policy, specifically through the "use and possession of numerous forms of prohibited performance-enhancing substances, including Testosterone and human Growth Hormone, over the course of multiple years" and "attempting to cover-up his violations of the Program by engaging in a course of conduct intended to obstruct and frustrate the Office of the Commissioner's investigation. He was selected as the USA Baseball Junior Player of the Year and as Gatorade's national baseball student-athlete of the year. [77][78] Rodriguez also began the season by becoming the ninth major leaguerand first Yankeeto hit six home runs in the first seven games of the season. In the ALCS, Rodriguez hit his third game-tying home run of the postseason in Game 2 in the bottom of the 11th against Angels closer Brian Fuentes. Rodriguez started 161 games at shortstop and one as the DH, the only major league player to start all of his team's games in 2001. I call her an octopus threat. Meanwhile, Rodriguez was married to Cynthia Scurtis from 2002 to 2008 per Daily Mail, and they have two daughters together, Natasha and Ella. This made him the first, and so far only, player in major league history to ever hit 150 home runs for three different teams. [62], Following the 2003 season, Texas set out to part ways with Rodriguez and his expensive contract. [141][142][143] Girardi planned to play Rodriguez at first base during spring training to assess whether he could be played there, a first for his career. [8] He became the youngest player to hit 500 home runs, reaching the milestone in 2007. Rodriguez did not immediately confirm the allegations, deferring at first to the players' union. Following the series win, Rodriguez's first season with the Yankees culminated in a dramatic playoff series against the team he had almost ended up playing for: the Yankees' bitter rival, the Boston Red Sox. [183], In 2019, Rodriguez was featured in a Planters Super Bowl commercial, where he is watching the game and about to snack on some kale chips but Mr. Peanut drives in to stop him from eating kale and instead snack on some Peanuts. The two were together for about a year before breaking up in 2011. [6][7], Rodriguez said he was never told that he was among the 104 players who tested positive, only that a tip came in August 2004 from Gene Orza of the MLBPA that he "may or may not have" failed his 2003 test. WebLopez's third marriage was to Latin Grammy winner Marc Anthony, with whom she shares her twins Emme and Max. Rodriguez has been linked to some high-profile figures over the years, but has only married once. [29] He became the first player since 1932 with 50 homers and 200 hits in a season, the third shortstop to ever lead the league in homers, and the second AL player in the last 34 seasons (beginning 1968) to lead the league in runs, homers, and total bases; his total base figure is the most ever for a major league shortstop. [133] In response to the accusations, Cashman said, "I'm not comfortable talking to Alex about this because we feel we are in a litigious environment. Rodriguez opted to undergo an arthroscopic procedure with a recovery period of six to nine weeks, instead of the usual three to four months. Of the 41 times Rodriguez struck out with two outs, 20 came with runners in scoring position. [6] Friend and former teammate Doug Glanville, while noting the outrage over Rodriguez's years of steroid use, berated Rodriguez's critics for their "lack of outrage about how a confidential and anonymous test could be made public. 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