Put yourself in A-Rod’s shoes. Is it really that easy to come clean? You know deep down inside him..he wants to be the best player to ever play the game. He is obsessed with statistics. You have to think that if these allegations are true, and he admits it..it will be very difficult for him.
Now how will he be treated if he comes clean? I’m sure the fans would boo him in other ballparks, but how about in Yankee Stadium? They didn’t boo Pettitte and Giambi. I know I wouldn’t boo Alex…
This is a life changing moment for Alex. Just one question: Did you use steroids back in 2003?
He is in a different situation then most other players who were stamped as steroid users. This is because he is under contract to be a Yankee until 2017! Could he admit he took steroids and gain his career back? He definitely won’t be viewed in the same way he was before, but he could make the situation a whole lot better.
Then the HOF question is brought up? IF Bonds, Clemens, McGwire, Sosa..and all those other guys don’t get in..why should A-Rod? He was a LOCK, no doubt about it HOFer, but now things have changed dramatically. People are now questioning whether he is even worthy of being in the hall or not.
There are some many questions you can think of right now. It’s just amazing how things have changed over the past few days for Alex. First Joe Torre’s book..and now this.
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The Yankee Stadium Redevelopment Project / SI: A-Rod tested positive in 2003
Spring Training 2009: Five questions for the Yankees / Disappointment
Believe It or Not, Jose Canseco Was Right Again / AL East Preview
News of Alex Rodriguez’s steroid accusations disappoints South Florida fans
M. B. Rozell
Kevin Rozell
And then there’s my book! It ends with my “interview” with A-Rod in which I ask him about steroids and his mouth twitches. :)
Hahaha. BTW..I bought your book last night. It’s next on my “Books to Read List”..after I’m done with Torre’s book.
Kevin
It won’t be easy. But I do think it’s his best bet.
Nothing will be easy now, because he’s in a really crappy situation. I mean, of course it’s his own fault, but I do have some sympathy. MLB screwed him over (those tests were ‘guaranteed’ anonymous and should have been destroyed years ago), and the players’ union is too timid, to do anything on his behalf.