Winning a World Series is the greatest achievement in baseball. Many legends have completed their careers without winning that revered championship. Alex Rodriguez, however, was able to achieve that dreamlike feat in 2009 with the New York Yankees. He played an integral role throughout that playoff series, getting some clutch hits. Most recently, he revisited that legendary championship amidst the Yankees’ current struggles.
Winning the World Series was arguably one of the greatest moments of Rodriguez’s career. It had been a dream of his for many years and he revisited that moment in a recent social media move.
Alex Rodriguez shares a look at his 2009 World Series trophy
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Alex Rodriguez collected many individual accolades and awards. But winning the World Series was the highlight of his career. Most recently, A-Rod revisited that massive moment by sharing a picture of the 2009 World Series trophy in an Instagram Story. The Yankees legend looked back on his World Series win with great fondness. It added a very important aspect to his legacy that he was unable to achieve before.
During the 2009 postseason, Rodriguez played a crucial role, hitting some clutch shots. This, along with the efforts of his teammates, allowed the Bronx Bombers to take home the title. Furthermore, it helped A-Rod establish himself as a top playoff performer, something that fans had questioned.
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The Yankees have not won the World Series since 2009. In fact, the team has failed to qualify for the Fall Classic since the 2009 win. The closest they have gotten is the ALCS last season. But they were pushed aside with ease. This season, the Yankees are struggling to win games and may be in danger of missing out on the postseason.
The Yankees are struggling to win games this year
During a season in which the Yankees are supposed to challenge for the World Series, they are struggling. The team owns a 21-18 win-loss record and is languishing at the bottom of the AL East. Injuries and bad form have plagued the team, with key stars missing. Although their captain Aaron Judge recently returned, the situation is looking bleak. Furthermore, the Bronx Bombers may be in danger of missing the postseason. A lack of off-season additions has also hampered their progress.
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