MLB is one of the oldest professional leagues in the league. It has a monumental history that has seen multiple champions and rivalries since its inception. On the top of it, MLB has witnessed some fine friendships that are true to date. Former World Series winners Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz are the best examples. The two MLB superstars always played like fierce rivals but had a beautiful friendship off the field. Just days before his London assignment, David Ortiz throws a scathing shade at Alex Rodriguez.
Anchoring the same, Ortiz recently answered many questions regarding his friendship with Rodriguez. But he also registered a few complaints about his consequent comparison with Rodriguez. The conversation was worth listening!
David Ortiz rues his consent comparison with his friend Alex Rodriguez!
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Though David Ortiz shares a great understanding of his friend Alex Rodriguez, but he does not validate the perception world has created around it. He recently appeared in a podcast on Abriendo El Juego’s YouTube channel and discussed this issue. Ortiz calling out people to compare him with Rodriguez, shared, “People often want you to be what they want, and I don?t agree with that, because not even the fingers on your hands are the same.? Moreover, he also criticized people for continuously wanting him to be like Rodriguez.
Ortiz said, “People always want to be comparing, ?Ah, David Ortiz has to be like Alex Rodriguez?. Why can?t Alex Rodriguez be like me?” The World Series winner also focused on the unique qualities two friends have. Keeping aside his ego, he said, “I have some things that are better than Alex Rodriguez, and Alex Rodriguez has more some things better than me.???
Though the highlight of the conversation was his take on what makes him better than Rodriguez, Ortiz said, “I?m a Hall of Famer and Alex isn?t.? Interestingly, these comments from Ortiz come a few days before he meets his friend and rival Alex.
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Notably, David Ortiz will be part of the London Series slated to be held next week. Apart from him, Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter will also take part. Given that three have been part of MLB rivalry in the past, we can expect the same, but this time on the field. All three MLB stars will share the stage, which can be an addition to their 2004 American League Championship contest.
Focusing on the same, mlbonfox shared an Instagram post. It involved Ortiz, who also goes by the name Big Papi.
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This time, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs will be part of the London Series. It will be a two-game affair that will take place on June 24-25, 2023, at the London Stadium. Though, the focus will also be on Rodriguez, who can add more to the interesting conversation.
How do you see the upcoming meeting between two frenemies? Share your take on the same in the comments!
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