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Alex Rodriguez Apologizes to Fans in Hand-Written Letter

One thing is readily apparent. New York Yankees infielder Alex Rodriguez is attempting to make everything right with both the team he’s slated to suit up for and fans around the baseball world.

After meeting with the powers to be in New York earlier this month, Rodriguez decided to issue an apology (in hand-written form) regarding his previous bouts with PED’s (performance enhancing drugs) and his suspension last year.

To the Fans,

I take full responsibility for the mistakes that led to my suspension for the 2014 season. I regret that my actions made the situation worse than it needed to be. To Major League Baseball, the Yankees, the Steinbrenner family, the Players Association and you, the fans, I can only say I’m sorry.
I accept the fact that many of you will not believe my apology or anything that I say at this point. I understand why and that’s on me. It was gracious of the Yankees to offer me the use of Yankee Stadium for this apology, but I decided that next time I am in Yankee Stadium, I should be in pinstripes doing my job.

I served the longest suspension in the history of the league for PED use. The Commissioner has said the matter is over. The Players Association has said the same. The Yankees have said the next step is to play baseball. I’m ready to put this chapter behind me and play some ball.

This game has been my single biggest passion since I was a teenager. When I go to Spring Training, I will do everything I can to be the best player and teammate possible, earn a spot on the Yankees and help us win.

Sincerely,
Alex

While some will criticize Rodriguez for taking too long to apologize or utilizing the weeks leading up to Spring Training as a way to endear himself to fans, this seems like an honest apology from a man that understands full well that he made a mistake and is ready to put everything behind him.

One of the most-talented baseball players of the modern era, Rodriguez’s fall from grace over the past few years has been stunning. Regardless of whether he will ever be the same player on the field, it’s good to see him make an effort to mend relationships throughout the baseball world. And as much as he has been criticized, A-Rod should receive credit for this letter.

Here it is in hand-written form.

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Photo: ABC News

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