The more you play baseball, the less depends on your athletic ability. It's a mental war more than anything. Alex Rodriguez More Quotes by Alex Rodriguez More Quotes From Alex Rodriguez Michael Jordan told me the way he kept the crown was by always outworking everyone else because he knew everyone was always coming after him. You can sneak up on people when you are 18, 19, 20. It's tougher when you're established. Before, I'd see 13, 14, 15 pitches that I could drive in a game. Now, I see one, two or three, so I have to be better. Alex Rodriguez gamestwopeople It is hard to ignore that is reality. But, at the same time, it still comes down to sound baseball decisions, farm systems and then execution on the field by the players. There are a lot of components to that (other) than just saying it is the highest salary. Alex Rodriguez playerbaseballreality Leadership is a role you have to earn in order to be effective. Alex Rodriguez rolesorder I don't expect people to feel sorry for me. My teammates get more upset about the criticism and booing than I do. Alex Rodriguez upsetsorrypeople I don't care if people like me or not. Respect is more important. Alex Rodriguez careimportantpeople I do my best hitting when I'm walking. That means I'm relaxed and my pitch recognition is a lot better. Alex Rodriguez hittingrecognitionmean There's no place like New York. And I found out that until you go through it for a season, you really don't know it. Alex Rodriguez new-yorkfoundknows Not one day goes by when I don't remind myself of how grateful I am for those who came before me over the last 25 years. When I see players like Mike Schmidt and Johnny Bench, I thank them. Alex Rodriguez gratefulplayeryears I want to build a positive image that will last my career. Alex Rodriguez lastscareerswant I truly believe my job starts the minute I leave the baseball field. Going out and catching ground balls and hitting, that's a job, and that's what I've wanted to do ever since I was a kid. But when you think about leaving that field, that's when the job and the demands really start. In New York, Seattle, every city. The community, the media, business stuff. You have to stay on a narrow path. Alex Rodriguez baseballnew-yorksports With what has occurred in my life, the baseball field is where I feel most comfortable. That's what I feel I was born to do and it's what I do best. Alex Rodriguez bornfieldsbaseball Sunday Night Baseball, i thought I would make great concessions to go play for the Mets. Alex Rodriguez entertainment We're having a great time, she's an amazing, amazing girl, and one of the smartest human beings I've ever met and also an incredible mother. Alex Rodriguez top-news I won't play after next year, i've really enjoyed my time. For me, it is time for me to go home and be dad. Alex Rodriguez top-news That certainly felt great, a home run feels great, a grand slam feels pretty awesome. Alex Rodriguez sports When I go to spring training, I will do everything I can to be the best player and teammate possible, earn a spot on the Yankees and help us win. Alex Rodriguez sports No athlete ever ends his or her career the way you want to. We all want to play forever. But it doesn't work that way. Accepting the end gracefully is part of being a professional athlete. Alex Rodriguez endyouworkway Like everyone else, I've made a lot of mistakes in my life. The only way I know how to handle them is to learn from them and move forward. Alex Rodriguez mistakesmy-lifelifeway I don't trust anyone except a very, very few people. Alex Rodriguez few-peopleexcepttrustpeople I just hope that as I get older, I calm down and enjoy the moment, enjoy the great gifts that God has given me. Alex Rodriguez memomenthopegod
