A-Rod in Mexico with rich guy, Madonna
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According to a story by the Associated Press, Alex Rodriguez was in Mexico today with Madonna. He also conducted a clinic for kids at a sports center built by the second most wealthy man in the world, Carlos Slim Helú. That’s him with A-Rod in the photo.
It’ll be interesting to see how much of a distraction – if any- this is come spring training. If nothing else, it’s good of Alex to visit with local kids and promote the game while he’s there. The Madonna tour continues next month in South America.
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Sam Borden
That fool needs to get his head on straight no later than February 15, 2009.
A-Rod most talented player on the field. Biggest bozo off of it. It is nice that hes helping the kids however.
wow you guys call a guy who is spending time with kids a fool and a bozo? wah wah wah. cry babies as usual.
“wow you guys call a guy who is spending time with kids a fool and a bozo? wah wah wah. cry babies as usual.”
I was actually referencing his public affair with a washed up diva 16 years older than him. Obviously he isn’t a bad guy just brings negative attention on himself.
Rumors have ARod canoodling at Nobu with Dancing with the Stars contestant, Cloris Leachman.
Apparently ARod thinks Madonna is too young for him, and he finds himself more physically compatible with Leachman.
aROD IS AWESOME
Alex is looking rather slim. The pilates must be helping.
Alex needs to take a page out of Jeter’s book. November to March romances only. When the season starts, the only focus is baseball.
“Apparently ARod thinks Madonna is too young for him, and he finds himself more physically compatible with Leachman.”
Oh Lord. I heard Kim Catrall gave him a call and he called her a cougar very odd.
He left his wife for Madonna…SMH
Madonna is a lot of things, but washed up isn’t one of them. Did anyone see Payne almost moonwalk his way into the endzone on that pick off Frerotte?
Coach A-Rod?
mel-
I saw your name along with others on another blog, you were one of the “liked” commenter’s on LoHud.
Al from BK-
Kim Cattrall is only 52, she’s way too young for ARod.
I sure am glad that my life is fullfilling enough to not give a damn about the private relationships of athletes. It’s nice to see a member or the Yankees spending time with children who might treasure the moment forever.
I’d say this is about the time that CC has run out of leftovers I think Cash should ask Genske if CC wants to be a Yankee already
Actually someone on WFAN said ARod will be spending New Year’s Eve partying with Madeleine Albright.
“Al from BK-
Kim Cattrall is only 52, she’s way too young for ARod.”
Granted shes a beautiful woman, unfortunately for her A-rod checks AARP cards before he takes a woman on a date.
“It’ll be interesting to see how much of a distraction – if any- this is come spring training.”
A-Rod and Madonna – a distraction?
How about we get all the Yankee wives and GFs a copy of “Truth or Dare” for Christmas? Then ask me again if these two love birds will be a distraction.
(C-Rod’s vulgar t-shirt seems pretty tame by comparison, no?)
Not for nothing, but consider the impression this all makes on players like CC: any team whose “best” player behaves like such a complete publicity whore can’t be serious about winning. Is it so certain, therefore, that a player like CC, who takes immense pride in his game, will take $140 million and join a circus?
Buddy,
Really? Must be another ‘mel’. Are people really writing about the regulars here? I smell a sitcom. Instead of the Tony Kornheiser Show, it’ll be “The PeteAbe Show”. I remember a long time ago, someone posted a list of the regulars and their “lookalike”. They put Mel from “Alice” and I had to try really hard to convince them that I didn’t wear a gravy stained apron. Good times.
O/T, but y’all notice a noticeable dropoff in troll activity? Did the red sox trolls invade the Rays’ board(s)?
“Not for nothing, but consider the impression this all makes on players like CC: any team whose “best” player behaves like such a complete publicity whore can’t be serious about winning. Is it so certain, therefore, that a player like CC, who takes immense pride in his game, will take $140 million and join a circus?”
I’m pretty sure CC doesn’t give a damn what A-Rod does off the field as long as he gets him run support in his 30+ starts. Likewise would he want to go to the Dodgers whose best offensive player might be Manny Ramirez? I don’t think any of this matters to CC he wants money and security for his family.
A-Rod’s personal life aside, Pete — you said that Helu is the second richest guy in the world. Who’s first? Bill Gates?
mel-
The blog is “It is high, It is gone” There were making fun of some the comments made here, like Arod should be moved to 1st. Your name was on the knowledgeable & liked list. I just browsed the site for a second.
“O/T, but y’all notice a noticeable dropoff in troll activity? Did the red sox trolls invade the Rays’ board(s)?”
The sox trolls are likely hibernating until we get CC or Tex at which point they will come in here and complain about us “buying championships”.
I think it is Buffet but with the stock market these guys change every day.
As distractions go, Madonna will suck.
According to a story I just read, 4 American coaches were supposed to be working with the children during this clinic too. Can you identify this back? The pinstriped pants and Yankee cap would lead me to believe it was a Yankee coach. K Long?
http://www.daylife.com/photo/0.....driguez%22
Here’s the list of World’s richest.
http://www.forbes.com/2008/03/....._land.html
“I think it is Buffet but with the stock market these guys change every day.”
Its funny that A-Rod is also friends with Buffett.
“As distractions go, Madonna will suck.”
I bet Madonna is dating the lightning rod to live out her baseball fantasies. I think that starring in “A league of their own” left her with unfinished business in baseball. Somewhere Tom Hanks is uttering that classic line “There’s no crying in baseball!”
GB- That looks like Long to me.
pat
November 30th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
According to a story I just read, 4 American coaches were supposed to be working with the children during this clinic too. Can you identify this back? The pinstriped pants and Yankee cap would lead me to believe it was a Yankee coach. K Long?
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This clinic with Rodriguez could and should pay future benefits for the Yanks in bringing in more free agent talents from Mexico, Central and South america, even more than before, not to mention additional income. It would have been the perfect situation to pair Rodriguez with Aceves. Who knows, if there are any failures or injuries to the rotation, Aceves may become a big key. He was definately not awed by major league hitters.
“It would have been the perfect situation to pair Rodriguez with Aceves. Who knows, if there are any failures or injuries to the rotation, Aceves may become a big key. He was definately not awed by major league hitters.”
I agree. Aceves certainly didn’t look intimidated and he never backed down out on the mound I like him as our long-guy/spot starter he is very mature for a 25 year old.
Does anyone know when the free period is for PINSTRIPESPLUS?
Wow, what a selfish jerk. Taking time out of his offseason to bring joy and happiness to the lives of children in Mexico. This is so insensitive of A-Rod, I’m certain this will be a major contributing factor to his subpar 38 HR, 120 RBI season in 2009.
“O/T, but y’all notice a noticeable dropoff in troll activity? Did the red sox trolls invade the Rays’ board(s)?”
Good evening Mel. We are just waiting to pounce! Just kidding.
I have noticed that even many of the regular Yankee fan contributors have not been on here lately. I think when the hot stove heats up there will be a spike in blog activity.
I’m guessing that CC ends up with the Yankees, that Boston signs Tex, but I will be surprised if Lowe ends up with Boston. Not sure where Burnett, Manny, and Sheets end up.
How dare that bastardly coward do something for children in a developing nation. The gall of some people…
Also, who gives a flying fig who he dates. If it makes him happy-more power to him.
Mike A
The sad part is some people would think those numbers are subpar. 2007 was the best and worst thing Alex ever did.
Thanks for sharing the Winter Ball stuff on your blog. I enjoyed reading it earlier tonight. Nice numbers from Melky and Robbie and insane numbers from IPK tonight/lately.
ray (sox fan)
November 30th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
I’m guessing that CC ends up with the Yankees, that Boston signs Tex, but I will be surprised if Lowe ends up with Boston. Not sure where Burnett, Manny, and Sheets end up.
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I think that Ben Sheets the bed and returns to Milwaukee.
Is it just or me, or does Alex look like he’s slimmed down a bit He looks like he’s in even better shape at the moment.
This may just be my hopeless romantic side talking, but maybe this weird Madonna thing will help Alex relax. If his personal life is what he wants it to be, maybe that will translate to a better Alex on the field. We can always hope anyway.
Just how much better does Rodriguez need to be to satisfy people? If other players had performed as close to their averages as Rodriguez did in 2008, the Yanks would have been in the playoffs.
“I think that Ben Sheets the bed and returns to Milwaukee.”
GB….all I can say is no sheet!
ray,
Hallo!
Tex in Boston? Really? The Sox always get their man (ahem, JD Drew).
Why no Lowe in Boston?
CC might end up on the West Coast. He’s not exactly “pouncing” on our offer. Of course, CC would have to actually get a WC offer in order for him to accept it.
ray (sox fan)
November 30th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
“I think that Ben Sheets the bed and returns to Milwaukee.”
GB….all I can say is no sheet!
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Evening, Ray. You just can’t stop the trolling, can you?
Hope you and the (Sox Fan) family had a great holiday and the turkey wasn’t burned. We need to get an act….like Abbott and Costello and take it on the road.
But, it’s Alex’s fault GB. All he had to do was make up for the loss of Matsui and Posada and the down years of Jeter and Cano. He get’s paid 30 million a year. I don’t think it’s unreasonable to ask the man to hit 85 home runs and drive in 210 runs.
It’s a good thing he’s helping out the kids but the whole Madonna thing is weird. It’s not the age thing really but come on she isn’t even attractive. If it was Demi Moore, then okay I get it but come on Madonna? He’s a ten and she’s a three at best. I never believed this story at first because I thought why would he want that? I know it’s not my business and it’s not but it’s just weird. You know I will still support Alex of course individually but she can get lost. It will be fun to boo her at the new stadium though.
I know it’s not my business, but just can’t help wondering why A-Rod wants to be with a woman who is 16 years older than him, even though that woman is Madonna.
Mel,
You asked why no Lowe in Boston.
Obviously just my opinion but we all know that a certain Scott Boras is Lowe’s agent.
I heard a week ago that Boras was saying Lowe should get a “Zito” type contract!!
Lowe is still a decent pitcher but I don’t see the Sox giving him a four or five year contract at the price per year they are at least asking for at this point.
They would consider a two year deal, but I don’t think Mr. Boras would be supportive of that.
YankeesLuv
November 30th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
It’s a good thing he’s helping out the kids but the whole Madonna thing is weird. It’s not the age thing really but come on she isn’t even attractive. If it was Demi Moore, then okay I get it but come on Madonna? He’s a ten and she’s a three at best. I never believed this story at first because I thought why would he want that? I know it’s not my business and it’s not but it’s just weird. You know I will still support Alex of course individually but she can get lost. It will be fun to boo her at the new stadium though.
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There’s no difference between MaDonna and Rodriguez’ being together than there was between Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. He was in his early forties and she was 20 years old.
Yankees Luv
I’m still not convinced this is what many think it is but… professionals will tell you most guys don’t leave marriages for upgrade in physical appearance. They leave for upgrade in how the new woman makes them feel about themselves.
ray (sox fan)
December 1st, 2008 at 12:03 am
Mel,
You asked why no Lowe in Boston.
Obviously just my opinion but we all know that a certain Scott Boras is Lowe’s agent.
I heard a week ago that Boras was saying Lowe should get a “Zito” type contract!!
Lowe is still a decent pitcher but I don’t see the Sox giving him a four or five year contract at the price per year they are at least asking for at this point.
They would consider a two year deal, but I don’t think Mr. Boras would be supportive of that.
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Boston should be used to Lowe things. Look at their fans.
Sorry, Ray…you just got caught in the crossfire.
GB7,
I hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving too!
Do you seriously think Sheets goes back to Milwaukee?
Even with his injury history don’t you think there are other teams out there that will offer more money than Milwaukee?
hey Pat,
I don’t think this broke up his marriage, my feeling is they were having problems before all this went down. I’m still hoping this is all some kind of publicity stunt.
ray (sox fan)
December 1st, 2008 at 12:07 am
GB7,
I hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving too!
Do you seriously think Sheets goes back to Milwaukee?
Even with his injury history don’t you think there are other teams out there that will offer more money than Milwaukee?
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Thanks for the thoughts, Ray. about Sheets, yeah, I do. They’re losing a huge chunk of rotation and, I think that he’d like to go back and show that he’s healthy and come back next year and make a killing. He could be a cult hero there..like Yount and Molitor.
Boggie & Bacall,,,,,wow that’s a warp speed back in time…I though my use of the Beatles to make a point was stretch……GB VII, maybe we just start using gothic fonts when reponding to your pearls of wisdom and insights…..
Hi GreenBeret7,
Yeah, I’m sure and like I said in my previous post I know it’s not my business at the end of the day. I just found the pairing odd. I think Alex can do a lot better, that’s all. I’ll still support him of course.
Shirley December 1st, 2008 at 12:00 am
I know it’s not my business, but just can’t help wondering why A-Rod wants to be with a woman who is 16 years older than him, even though that woman is Madonna.
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Maybe Alex likes women who wear dentures.
PAT M
December 1st, 2008 at 12:11 am
Boggie & Bacall,,,,,wow that’s a warp speed back in time…I though my use of the Beatles to make a point was stretch……GB VII, maybe we just start using gothic fonts when reponding to your pearls of wisdom and insights…..
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Are you kidding? I can barely read this font. As far as using Bogart/Bacall…old is what I know best. Besides, I can’t go through life known as Greenvius Beretvius VII. My kids would never write to me because they couldn’t spell it.
On second thought….not hearing from my kids would save me a lot of money.
YankeesLuv
December 1st, 2008 at 12:12 am
Hi GreenBeret7,
Yeah, I’m sure and like I said in my previous post I know it’s not my business at the end of the day. I just found the pairing odd. I think Alex can do a lot better, that’s all. I’ll still support him of course.
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Yankee fans should be used to odd pairings. Nothing could be more odd than Martin, Mantle and Ford being the closest of friends.
Would you pair up a young blonde beauty like Carmen Berra with a young Yogi Berra?
Speaking of time-warp, I got caught in one this weekend. I caught “The King and I” with Yul Brenner. Never saw it. Horrible ending.
Also got caught watching a Virginia Madsen movie. Candyman? It was so freaking scary and I couldn’t stop watching it. I told my daughter about it and said it was really old. Had to be because there were no cell phones or computers in the movie.
All I can say is wow..just wow.
ARod and Madonna are kindred spirits…people from very modest means who took whatever talent they had and are pushing it as far as they can go. Both are under extreme media pressure–so maybe she can help him out with that.
Ruth was the Sultan of Swat..for us in the 21 century we now have the King of Kabbalah. Perfect for the times we live in.
ARod has always had business ambitions beyond baseball. Getting to know Carlos Slim and Warren Buffett, and helping out some poor Mexican kids in the process, doesn’t hurt anyone and if anything is a winner for all.
If Madonna helps ARod hit in the clutch and making him even the leader and player we all know that he is, we should replace “Cotton Eyed Joe” with “Material Girl” at YS next year. That will even make Pete happy.
Mel, I believe Candyman is about 18 years ago? It came out during the late 80s to early 90s. I also agree Candyman was the best and underrated horror film, besides Freddy and Jason (those 2 got overrated. lol)
mel
December 1st, 2008 at 12:34 am
Speaking of time-warp, I got caught in one this weekend. I caught “The King and I” with Yul Brenner. Never saw it. Horrible ending.
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I just finished watching a great David Carradine movie (that’s not the shocker) called “Bound For Glory”. It’s the life of Woodie Guthrie. Great music all done by Carradine.
Ed,
lol. Aren’t you young? No wonder I didn’t remember the film. College years.
Mel,
LOL. My brother used to taunt me with the VHS cover and making me watch it, just to scare the crap out of me. The memories isn’t forgotten. hahas.
Ed – patience isn’t a virtue to some people
December 1st, 2008 at 12:58 am
Mel,
LOL. My brother used to taunt me with the VHS cover and making me watch it, just to scare the crap out of me. The memories isn’t forgotten. hahas.
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How can a Yankee fan admit to being scared of a movie. Even if you didn’t watch the games from the late 80s and early 90s, you had to at least read about them. That should have made you immune to all things scary.
GB,
hmmm I was about 6-7 at that time. lol
Ed – patience isn’t a virtue to some people
December 1st, 2008 at 1:12 am
GB,
hmmm I was about 6-7 at that time. lol
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It should have stunted your growth.
Mel- I actually caught “The King and I” this weekend. Totally didn’t see the ending coming I liked the movie anyway.
Arod needs to find someone his age…
GB,
I thought smoking stunts growth. lol
GB7,
That’s Grasshopper, right? I get them mixed up.
Al,
What a small world, huh? I love Yul Brenner. The first movie I saw with him, is the one where he grew because he was exposed to the nuclear bomb testing (help, GB)
Ed,
Coffee and weight lifting also stunt your growth. Pretty sure, blogging does, too.
nice article on riveraveblues.com about why it is obvious that the yanks should just offer pettitte arbitration. I am in complete agreement – no reason to be cheap and risk losing one of our starters to the dodgers who have excellent picks by the way with the amount of money the yanks have to spend. If the yanks end up paying him the same as they did last year through this process they only prolly pay him 4 million more than they would if they didnt offer arbitration and he re-signed.
Pettitte did horrible the end of the season but overall he pitched relatively the same as he did last season posting a whip which was actually slightly lower than in 2007 and more strikeouts in 2007. Ending with the numbers he did, was as much a testament to how well he pitched at the start of the season when we were still in the race. And when he fell apart,
it didnt really matter anyway as we werent going to get in no matter how well he did most likely due to lack of run support. We all know he will give us 200 innings next year while posting an era around 4 and giving us a chance to win most times out. He is old but not completely over the hill just yet. And frankly, there is no one out there that could without a doubt replicate his numbers at a cheaper salary.
We really need starting pitching right now and without having a clue as to what CC will decide, we cannot risk losing another starter that gave us 200 innings last season. And if he does sign elsewhere, we get two great draft picks out of the deal. It is really a win, win. Either andy re-signs for slightly over what he deserves or we get two draft picks. We are going to end up paying other pitchers far more than they deserve and we gave posada a contract which only reflected what he did for us in the past at 37 years old – we might as well overpay a mere 4 million tops to fill the gaping hole that is the yanks starting rotation.
“Coffee and weight lifting also stunt your growth. Pretty sure, blogging does, too.”
LOL
mel
December 1st, 2008 at 1:27 am
GB7,
That’s Grasshopper, right? I get them mixed up.
Al,
What a small world, huh? I love Yul Brenner. The first movie I saw with him, is the one where he grew because he was exposed to the nuclear bomb testing (help, GB)
Ed,
Coffee and weight lifting also stunt your growth. Pretty sure, blogging does, too.
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Correct, Mel David was “Grasshopper” and his brother Keith was “Weedhopper”. Daddy John was just plain scary.
If you enjoy bios and love Woodie Guthrie’s music, it’s a great movie. His son Arlo, Bob Dylan and Art Garfunkel were all considered for this movie. That’s what made Carradine the surprise choice.
You know the hot stove has grown cold when every other news article about the hot stove involves a minor league pitcher from japan that no one believes will be any good (Tazawa.) Just because Dice K did well last year doesnt mean every japanese pitcher should make far more than they are worth. And his peripherals last year were almost identical to those put up in 2007 when he posted a 4.4 era while his strikeouts per 9 and innings pitched went down. An obvious sign that luck played a big part in his season and that dice k is not a real 18 win pitcher or a pitcher that will consistently have an era below 3 or even 4, Thats why dice k is a decent number 3 starter who was a phenom in japan and igawa was solid in japan and he is a AAAA pitcher in the states.
One last thought before I sign off.
Every generation has someone who died too young. First, there was James Dean. Then Bruce Lee, River Phoenix, Brandon Lee, and this generation’s loss was Heath Ledger. It’s great how these actors and others before them are forever memorialized in film.
Never mind me, just feeling a little melancholy.
mel
December 1st, 2008 at 1:44 am
One last thought before I sign off.
Every generation has someone who died too young. First, there was James Dean. Then Bruce Lee, River Phoenix, Brandon Lee, and this generation’s loss was Heath Ledger. It’s great how these actors and others before them are forever memorialized in film.
Never mind me, just feeling a little melancholy.
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The movie and music professions are filled with “Names” like that…Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Rick Nelson, Keith Moon, Jim Morrison, John Lennon, Janis Joplin and Jim Henrix, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Natalie Wood….all had everything going for them except old age.
Some of you should be careful, your sexism is showing. If this was a 50 year old guy with a 33 year woman people would be saying how cool and how much of a stud he is. Even the comments about her looks; she’s 50 there is no need for her to look 25. What is wrong with looking one’s age? She’s an older woman so she needs to be put out to pasture or something? This relationship (and its age difference) does not need for anyone to get it, understand it, like it, believe it, approve of it, or agree with it.
Madonna is a really ugly dude.
I don’t have a problem as a diehard Yankee fan for A-Rod to date whomever he likes no matter the age..What I do have a problem with is: These May to December romances to distract him from our team getting to a World Series THIS NEXT YEAR,and making it all about him.
The fact that Madge has been around more times than a drum on a clothes dryer, only A-Rod has to deal with that…I just thought his taste in women might move up the class scale a little,however, think again
Maureen why don’t you save your trucker language for your friends. There may be young people (or civil people) who read this blog.
Lara8, Mind your own business…Who died and left you in charge of what people can and can’t say here? Please get over yourself with your virgin ears…I don’t use profanity–never have and never will…Take a hike, Lara8..
Maureen are you really saying that the Yankees didn’t make it to the playoffs or win a world series because Alex may or may not have slept with Madonna?
Maureen I’m not in charge but apparently the guy who is didn’t like your comments and modified your post.
Arod looks very skinny…anyone else notice this?
He’s helping kids and all you do is poke at him and Madonna.. typical of your blog.