Alex Rodriguez, New York’s newest star launched a long drive that was followed by a loud bonk. The home run left a 2-inch dent and blue smear on the hood of a silver Mazda, a rental driven by a reporter
Alex Rodriguez, New York’s newest star launched a long drive that was followed by a loud bonk.
The home run left a 2-inch dent and blue smear on the hood of a silver Mazda, a rental driven by a reporter from Japan that parked too close behind the centerfield fence.
The shot was one of 10 balls Rodriguez hit over the fence in 65 swings.
At one point, the reigning AL MVP borrowed young Eric Duncan’s bat and promptly broke it, sending the shattered barrel flying down the third-base line.
Rodriguez fielded about 50 grounders at third base, his new position, bobbling one and letting another skip under his glove. He did most of that work on his knees, drawn in close on the infield grass.
Before the workout, manager Joe Torre and Rodriguez talked. A Gold Glove shortstop who hit 47 homers with 118 RBIs for Texas last season, Rodriguez is switching positions while Derek Jeter stays in his usual spot.
