Hesitant at first to get pulled into yet another tit-for-tat with A’s pitcher Dallas Braden, Alex Rodriguez passed on making comments about his perfect game as he entered Fenway Park this afternoon. But after getting settled in, he did offer a reaction to the talkative Mr Braden’s efforts this afternoon. Here’s his quote:
“I’ve learned in my career, it is much better to be recognized for all the great things you do on the field,” Rodriguez said. “Good for him, he threw a perfect game. And better yet, he beat the Rays.”
A perfect reaction to the perfect game by Alex. For a guy who spent his first few seasons as a Yankee putting his foot in his mouth, that was very well played. And congratulations go out from me to Mr Braden for ‘extending his 15 minutes of fame’ the right way.
What is the over and under on Braden now feeling as if he has legitimacy and further challenging ARod to a duel? rightclue(Quote)
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I’m happy for ARod – he finally gets it. As for Braden, good for him, just like ARod said. However, I do think it’s sad that his greatest professional achievement is viewed in the scope of “take that, ARod.” If he didn’t start that whole thing then his accomplishment could be viewed in singularity instead of bringing someone else into the fold. Steve P(Quote)
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