Alex Rodriguez has had a fascinating change since his days on the diamond. Once one of the most hated players in baseball due to his narcissism, PED usage, and arrogance, the disgraced New York Yankees third baseman has attempted to rehabilitate his image as a broadcaster on Sunday Night Baseball. Now, in addition to his playing career, and the questionable aspects thereof, he has become known for inane takes during the broadcast.
Rodriguez had another one of those ridiculous opinions on Sunday. He spent part of the broadcast arguing that home run hitters are overpaid.
Former New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez may want to check his bank account
This is a laughable take coming from Rodriguez. After all, he took PEDs in part to hit for more power. It certainly worked as he led the league in homers five times, had 14 seasons with at least 30 home runs, and is fourth on the all time list.
He also made an impressive amount of money during his career. Rodriguez earned over $441 million in his 22 years in the majors, his ability to hit for power certainly helping him to land those contracts. No one remembers Rodriguez at any point in his playing career claiming that he was overpaid.
At the same time, no one knows how much of his success is valid. There is no question that Rodriguez was one of the top talents in the game before he began juicing, but it is fair to wonder if he would have had that type of career without chemical enhancement. Rodriguez himself seems to be questioning that based on his statements of home run hitters being overpaid.
And maybe that is what he is referring to. Although PED suspensions have dropped, and home run totals are no longer being regarded with raised eyebrows and questions regarding their legitimacy, one has to wonder if sluggers are worth the money any more. However, those players capable of hitting 40 or more homers in a season are becoming fewer and fewer. That is money that could be well spent.
Former New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is questioning the wisdom of paying for homers. Funny how that did not come up during his career.