Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).
He played seven seasons with Seattle Mariners, three seasons with the Texas Rangers and twelve seasons with the New York Yankees. Rodriguez began his professional career as one of the sport's most highly touted prospects, and is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
By Scott Soshnick Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez would need some deep-pocketed partners to pull off a purchase of the New York Mets.
The superstar couple may have identified one of them in Quogue Capital founder Wayne Rothbaum, who is in talks with the engaged former baseball star and his recording artist and actor fiancé about joining their bid group, a person familiar with the matter told Sportico.
Rothbaum, who three years ago unsuccessfully bid on the Miami Marlins — which were eventually sold to a group that included Rodriguez’s former New York Yankees teammate, Derek Jeter — didn’t respond to requests for comment.
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