In February during Spring Training, Alex Rodriguez stepped into his new role as a special guest instructor. The former Yankee retired 6 months ago, and now is helping to guide the next generation of players.
“I’m in a unique position from all the things I’ve done in this game, both good and bad,” Rodriguez said. “I learned my biggest lessons with some of my mistakes, and they were big ones. … There’s so much that is expected here in New York, and it’s so difficult to play in New York. As staff and mentors, that’s the best thing we can do is to get them ready for what’s expected. Because it is a handful.”
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