2009 was a pretty important year for both Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter. The two former ballplayers may be teammates, but they were not at all on good terms with each other. Moreover, they used to be considered as two people who turned from best friends to rivals who couldn’t even bear to be in the same room. 

They were once best friends, and people used to tease them about each other. A comment from Alex changed the dynamic of their relationship completely from the upside down, and things never got to the point they were once. But they knew when to keep their feelings for each other aside. Therefore, to enjoy a night out with their then-girlfriends, they kept their anger away to have an enjoyable time. 

What brought Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter together?

The New York Yankees is one of the oldest and best baseball teams in the history of Major League Baseball. They have won the most number of World Series trophies than any other team present. 

In 2009, they won their 27th and last World Series Championship. It was a great day, and it certainly called for celebrations. Back then, Alex was dating Kate Hudson, while Jeter was dating his rumored-fiancee Minka Kelly. Back then, the rivalry between them was not as important as the win that they got. So, for once, they forgot all about their rivalry and went on to have fun with their then-girlfriends at 1OAK.

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They knew when to keep their differences aside, and after winning the World Series, it definitely was not the time to be bitter. So they did what should have been done and enjoyed the night out with their girlfriends and teammates. 

What started the rivalry between Alex and Derek?

In 2001, Alex signed the biggest contract in the history of Major League Baseball. It was $252 million for 10 years with the Texas Rangers. After signing the biggest contract, he did many interviews, and one of his such interviews changed the entire course of his relationship with Jeter.

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In the interview, he was asked about the player who he thought could break his record of the biggest contract. Till then, there was no mention of Jeter from anyone. But Alex said that it could be anyone but Jeter. That out-of-the-blue answer by Alex was a turning point in his relationship with Derek.