2016 Alex Rodriguez

rodriquez working postgame television commentator during 2016 world series

at press conference held on august 7, rodriguez announced play in final game yankees on following friday, august 12, against rays @ yankee stadium. noted yankees sign him new contract keep him in organization through 2017 special instructor , advisor. in offseason, rodriguez join yankees front office special advisor. club commemorated rodriguez final game yankee, thanking him in front of sold-out crowd efforts tribute of highlights on stadium videoboard, presentation of framed number 13 jersey , base autographed teammates. in stark contrast year-long farewell tour given former yankee teammate derek jeter. @ plate, batted third , started dh, going 1-for-4 rbi double. in ninth inning, brought onto field @ third base 1 batter − defensive appearance yankees in 2016 − , departed field raucous ovation fans. next day, yankees granted him unconditional release. on august 15, many rumors traveled around majors. miami marlins interested in signing him play first base until spokesman ron berkowitz emailed media , said on behalf of rodriguez, “i want put talk rest alex playing team season. it’s not happening. said friday night, happy , going take time relax , hang family , friends.” rodriguez ended season playing 65 games .200 batting average, 9 home runs , 31 rbis.

in january 2017, rodriguez s spokesman said rodriguez not play other team in coming year, , remain special advisor yankees owner hal steinbrenner.