“Don’t Think the Yankees Need Me”- Retired MLB Icon Alex Rodriguez Once Fought His Urge to Fulfill a Fan’s Flattering Request

Some people get to do what they love for a living their whole lives. For others, retirement comes early. It’s especially true for athletes, as their bodies don’t always support them. There is always younger and fresh talent out there. But for some professionals, retirement doesn’t mean letting their bodies go. And former Yankee superstar Alex Rodriguez certainly believes so!

Retirement means giving in to your cravings and indulging in stuff you couldn’t before. But A-Rod still believes in keeping his body fit and has been associated with various fitness regimes over the years. Rodriguez was one of the most talented players ever to join the MLB and he sure made the Yankees proud. But if the former shortstop were given a chance to join the Yankees again, would he take it?

Alex Rodriguez doesn’t think the Yankees need him!

When a fan asked Rodriguez about possibly joining the Yankees again, he had a surprising response. In an interview with GQ Sports three years ago, A-Rod went undercover on the internet to answer fans’ burning questions. Under a video of A-Rod weightlifting, someone commented, “Are you going to try out for the Yankees next spring? You are probably in better shape now than you were when you retired!”

Rodriguez seemed delighted at the comment and thanked the person. In his reply, he wrote that the idea was tempting. But ultimately, he doesn’t think the Yankees need him. “Don’t Think the Yankees Need Me,” he said. Even though the Pinstripes have some amazing players now, some believe the hole left by A-Rod will never be filled. PED usage or not, his time in the MLB produced some amazing plays.

A-Rod is a fitness freak even after retirement

Rodriguez has kept himself busy after leaving professional baseball for good. His business ventures, including A-Rod Corp and claiming part ownership of the NBA team Minnesota Timberwolves, seem to be going well. However, just because his job doesn’t require a well-maintained body anymore, doesn’t mean he’s not going to take care of it.

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Maintaining health is a must for everyone and A-Rod is certainly promoting it. He partnered with UFC GYM to open up fitness centers in Plantation, Florida, and regularly posts workout videos on his social media. His current partner, Jac Cordeiro, is a fitness expert, so it looks like he’s found a good match!

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The Bronx Bombers sure had a good 13 years with A-Rod!