Wednesday, Alex Rodriguez made the announcement that plenty of us knew was coming. Eventually.
He’s ready to call it quits.
“I won’t play after next year,” Rodriguez told ESPN. “It’s been a lot of fun. It has been very challenging at times, but it has been an incredible learning experience.”
It makes sense, really. Dude will be finishing up his 10-year, $275 million contract with the New York Yankees and, at 42, you’ve got to think it would be hard for him to find employment.
However, after a career that has seen its share of ups and downs…there were a number of fans that were heartbroken.
https://twitter.com/RaymonAmato/status/712726771884564480
https://twitter.com/iant0sca/status/712715160755052545
So good to see my babies!!! pic.twitter.com/I9NENldvyz
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) March 20, 2016
So good to see my babies!!! pic.twitter.com/I9NENldvyz
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) March 20, 2016
But not everyone was upset.
https://twitter.com/MiaaLux/status/712856709140770816
When A-Rod announced his retirement, the baseball nation cheered for joy, while the steroid dealers wept silently. #ARod
— Robert Rasmussen (@Rupert112) March 23, 2016
ARod not going to be able to take the home run crown is the best news I've heard all day.
— Megan (@MeganInNoDak) March 23, 2016
It's about damn time that A-Rod retired. I'm not at all sad to see him go. Not. At. All.
— Sar (@CinderellaGeek) March 23, 2016
https://twitter.com/MarcMajeau/status/712727814982643713
Whether you like the guy or not, one thing is for sure. Based solely on his Twitter account, the A-Rod Redemption Tour is still in full swing. I mean, seriously…look at these kids!
So good to see my babies!!! pic.twitter.com/I9NENldvyz
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) March 20, 2016
Tampa bound with my girls!!#springbreak pic.twitter.com/U3L0frQ7eT
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) March 22, 2016
My other job. Anyone have tips for winning at Monopoly – or convincing them it's time for bed? pic.twitter.com/1WMMld8RPG
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) March 24, 2016
Rodriguez echoed his social media sentiments verbally as well.
“I’ve really enjoyed my time. For me, it is time for me to go home and be Dad.”
So…do we cheer A-Rod? Do we boo him?!?
I’m so conflicted.
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