The name of baseball legend Alex Rodriguez travels with the inspirational MLB journey. It started with the Seattle Mariners and ended with the New York Yankees. But his time in New York has been the most memorable due to his accomplishments. Though this look at destined but all could have been different due to multiple reasons. It includes Boone’s injury and Boston Red Sox’s failure to sign Rodriguez.

Because of all this, Rodriguez’s arrival was always the talk of the town. Although it broke hearts in Boston, it satisfied many in New York. And one of them was Billionaire and former Yankees owner George?Steinbrenner. The Book, The Yankees Years sheds light on Steinbrenner’s joy bringing the unique side into the picture.

George Steinbrenner, a happy man as Alex Rodriguez joined the Yankees

In MLB history, very few players can be said to have massive talent. Alex Rodriguez was one of them. Because of it, teams were always in the line to sign the shortstop. It brought a lot of competition too, which impacted many deals. The Boston Red Sox were one of those which stumbled upon the chance of giving Rodriguez their number.

It opened the doors for others, the New York Yankees, which just lost a player due to an injury, became the ultimate winner. Rodriguez signed a deal worth $ 252 million, becoming a part of the Yankees in a sea saw move.

After the Yankees managed to win the deal, their then-owner George Steinbrenner was a happy man. He showed this in the open, making everyone feel his emotions. On page 294 of the book, the authors described the case. It read, “Steinbrenner was head over heels happy that spring about getting Rodriguez?especially after the Yankees got him only after the Red Sox blew their chance.”

Notably, the players association did not allow the Red Sox to renegotiate a changed contract. The Yankees pitched on the opportunity, the authors put in as “Steinbrenner was walking around as flush as the high school boy who asks the prettiest girl in class to the prom, and she said yes.”

It seems Rodriguez was destined for New York, and Goerge’s admiration of him played a big role in it. The same was visible when he comforted Alex during his slump.

Steinbrenner?s Advice and Rodriguez?s Turnaround

Athletes are not immune to the cycle of lows and highs. The same was the story of MLB legend Alex Rodriguez, who had a slump during his first season at the Yankees.

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But he turned it around after a note from George Steinbrenner eased the pressure with an admiration note. Alex, who was not in touch before, showed a rapid change and scored two home. He continued the same form, turning it into one of the best seasons of his Yankees career. Interestingly, it added another chapter to Alex’s time at the Yankees, which started on the if and buts. What are your thoughts on this story? Let us know in the comments below!

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