“He had been warned” – when Alex Rodriguez 'Pokerskandal put him again under MLBS microscope

Few players in MLB history have combined the dominance and controversy very much like Alex Rodriguez. A generation talent with such a smooth swing as his glove was sharp and redefined Rodriguez the shortstop position with its size and strength. But with all its awards 626 homes, 14 all-star nods and three MVPS sausages, his career defined his career as often as the headlines outside the field as on the.

Alex Rodriguez 'problems to stay out of trouble

Despite his call as a game as a game for larger shortstops, Rodriguez's role in the baseball story does not look friendly to him. During his 22-year career, the former Mariner/Ranger/Yankee received 10 Silver Slugger Awards and two Gold Glove Awards and led the MLB five times.

With records and awards that line its trophy walls, one would think that his heir was safe. However, the problems remained a constant in his career. MLB immersed in Rodriguez 'off-field activities in 2011. The ESPN writer Wallace Matthews triggered the problems.

“The Major League baseball takes the allegations that Alex Rodriguez took part in some illegal, underground poker games, one of which has supposedly become violent,” very serious “.

Imagine that you have played baseball in front of millions of people-many consider them as a great player of all time in the game and they managed to earn millions of dollars in salary-but they have the need to play illegally. Even in 2011, Las Vegas and hundreds of legal gambling facilities existed.

Why go to a game with high missions when you know that your name and celebrity draw attention to yourself? This is not a weekly poker game in a friend's house for 20 US dollars, beer and pizza. Instead, he allegedly blew hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Why the MLB Rodriguez made actions a priority

MLB is very concerned about maintaining the integrity of the game. The picture of the game and how the masses perceive the games. Matthews spoke to an anonymous MLB manager who shared interesting information.

“We talk to people who are involved in the study and we take this very seriously,” he said, according to Matthews. “Because he had been warned about it before, I would say that a possible suspension would be very in the game.”

Essentially, MLB from Rodriguez learned participation in gambling and told him that he should stop. Apparently the racket did not pay attention to the warning and took part in these games.

In 2031, Rodriguez 'name fell from the election pool for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. While his figures have ever stepped on the field, the problems outside the field were stacked. How else do you explain a player who ended with the fifth highest Homeruns in history and fourth runs that will not do the Hall of Fame?

Every year, its name for ballot papers fluctuates from 34.3% to 37.1% and far below the 75% required for induction. Rodriguez 'problems began and ended with his decision -making, which still cost him today.