In his never-ending quest to be the biggest dick in Yankee history, Alex Rodriguez allegedly went ballistic over footage of Cameron Diaz feeding him popcorn during Super Bowl XLV. Some people thought that the footage was cute and made A-Rod seem likable. Others thought it was the latest in a long line of tool moves by Rodriguez. Most of the universe agreed that Derek Jeter — a real, honorable Yankee — would never have put himself in that position. Instead, A-Rod made it worse by (allegedly) having a fit over the free press. According to a Chicago Sun-Times source:
He really went ballistic — thinking the cameraman was out to get them in a paparazzi-like shot. That’s so crazy. Anyone who knows anything about producing a live sports event — especially something as huge as the Super Bowl — would know that those celebrity shots are purely random.
Once again, A-Rod has embarrassed himself and the entire Yankee organization. On the plus side, this article was a fun way to take cheap shots at Rodriguez and an excellent excuse to post photos of Cameron Diaz.
As a lifelong Yankees fan I'd like to say ::yawn:: meh. Nobody gives the team a black eye the way bring back Steve Howe over and over again after his multiple "lifetime" drug bans did.
I couldn't tell it was her on TV. She looked not so good I guess.
Who cares though?
Ditto.
-M
Well I guess it is getting close to baseball season now, so plenty more baseball news to follow. Breaking news— the Cubs are already out of playoff contention!
Pitchers and catchers report to spring training in mere days! I feel better about the world when MLB baseball is being played.
Which means I report to Spring Training in mere days!! The best perk of living in AZ I say!!
I usually got to spring training with some friends, but they scheduled this year's trip right after GDC and right before PAX East. I can't really afford it anyway. Ha!
I've become a bigger fan of the NBA overall, but I still wish that professional running was more widespread. I always get pissed during the olympics when they take commercial breaks during the 5000 meter run. If we actually have a fantasy baseball league I would probably be more interested, but that's usually the only way I really get into some sports.
Oh there will be an RPad.tv fantasy baseball league.
Professional running is alive and well in Tijuana.
(Oh… You mean like sprinting… Nevermind.)
haha. I'm more of a long distance fan myself, but I will watch sprints in the name of supporting the sport in general.