When it comes to baseball, there is hardly anyone who doesn’t know the iconic Alex Rodriguez. The Dominican took the New York Yankees to great heights and was also a key player in their 2009 World Series win. However, things haven’t always been bright and rosy between the team and Rodriguez; they have a tough history—and some even speculate that the Yankees and Alex didn’t end on a great note! But why?

Back in 2016, Alex Rodriguez was having a hard time, and this is when whispers started circulating that the Yanks were trying to get rid of Rodriguez. Now, after eight years, some fans still bear resentment over this, thinking their icon probably retired early because of the Bronx Bombers playing foul! However, things do not seem as bad as projected; Rodriguez, who is mighty active on Instagram, recently shared an emotional post ahead of him making his way to the Old Timer’s Day in the Bronx.

Alex Rodriguez walks down memory lane

Alex Rodriguez and the rest of the Yankees team from the 2009 winning roster will make their way for the iconic Old Timers Day on August 24. This is his first invitation to the day after retiring in 2016. While not everyone will be present, Rodriguez sure will, along with Derek Jeter, Hideki Matsui, and more! Elevating the anticipation surrounding his appearance, Alex even shared a video on Instagram to commemorate the beautiful bygone days—a highlight from the ultimate moments of Game 6.

The Dominican can be seen with Mariano Rivera, all smiling and gleaming with joy. On the video, a text keeps flashing: ‘What’s a memory that’s burned in your mind forever?” Then, the video cuts to the next scene when Rivera is pitching the last inning of the game and the New York Yankees finally win the game at a whopping 7-3! Alex Rodriguez captioned the video, “Can’t believe it’s been 15 years since this game in 2009, one of the proudest moments of my life. Excited to celebrate with the gang this weekend.”

In 2009, the Yankees were on fire and won 103 games for the postseason. They went on to scurry past the Minnesota Twins, defeating them in the AL Division Series. Then, the team won the AL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Their epic season ended with a 4-2 win over the Phillies in the World Series, making it a year to remember for the Bronx Bombers.

Alex Rodriguez – from baseball legend to business mogul! 

Alex Rodriguez’s time on the field might be done, but his competitive edge is far from over. After his 22-year baseball career, he jumped into business and now, he also has a strong media presence. He was seen as a guest judge on Shark Tank and is president of A-Rod Corp, valued at $1 billion! Presently the baseball legend is shooting for his show -The Deal. The show dives into the most daring, innovative, and exciting deals in the sports business world.

The show is available in both audio and video formats and has had some of the biggest names of the sport, from Derek Jeter to Maria Sharapova, and recently, had Billie Jean King on the show. When talking to PEOPLE magazine, Rodriguez said, “The way that we see the world, at least my thesis is, is that growing up we had the three major sports: baseball, basketball, football. I think today the fourth sport — and probably as popular as any of them —  is the business of sports and media.” 

Alex Rodriguez is someone who always wants to learn more, and this show was the perfect opportunity for him to sponge in all that knowledge. Jason Kelly, his co-host, said, “He asks a ton of questions, even off-set, which is one of the reasons we decided to do the show. I think I underestimated how massive his ambition is for this part of his life and business career. Even in an era where former athletes are building businesses, few are trying to build empires.” 

Rodriguez credits his love for business to his mom, who worked day in and out to support him and the entire family when he was only a young kid living in Miami. While Alex Rodriguez has certainly checked off his business and baseball goals, one dream still lingers — he wants his jersey number retired by the Yankees. Do you think it’s happening anytime soon? Let us know!