Associated Press
Alex Rodriguez must be the most fantastical baseball player ever to roam the planet. It’s a modern wonder that he can even swing the bat considering he’s lugging around such a massive bushel of insecurities.
His power is so great, his self-confidence sometimes so fragile. Combined, they are mighty enough to force Reggie Jackson, a New York Yankees icon, into taking a temporary timeout. For offending A-Rod, for the crime of opening his mouth and spewing some harsh truths, Jackson must be punished.
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