Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez is one of baseball’s most iconic players. While his trophy cabinet is laden with several achievements, Rodriguez may still have some ways to go in the sport. After hanging up his playing cleats in 2016, Rodriguez has taken up a new sport, business. And with a new opportunity presenting itself, the star could well be ready to pounce on part-owning the Miami Marlins soon.

While they spent most of their playing career in the Bronx together, Derek Jeter and A-Rod haven’t always seen eye-to-eye. However, the former teammates may well be swapping stakes in the Miami Marlins if the latest rumors are true. Reportedly, Marlins owner Bruce Sherman may be up for a sale of the franchise on current performance standards. Despite purchasing the team from Jeffrey Loria for $1.2 billion, the franchise has not fulfilled its economic potential and is a sticking matter for Sherman and his partners.

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Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez eyeing up the opportunity?

Rodriguez has looked quite comfortable and almost excited as he gets into his post-retirement life. With several successful commercial ventures, sports ownership is something that A-Rod has dabbled in too. Now a part-owner in the NBA’s Minnesota franchise with partner Marc Lore, this seems like an avenue he is eager to explore. And the Miami Marlins may present the perfect opportunity.

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Bruce Sherman reportedly could look at avenues to exit the franchise after being disappointed with the expected revenues. While attendance in the ballpark is up considerably, it remains below expected. The projected number closer was marked to 30,000 attendees for the franchise, a number the Marlins could not make up in recent seasons.

What will it cost A-Rod?

A-Rod’s long-time acquaintance, Derek Jeter was CEO of the Marlins until earlier this year. However, he too has announced his exit, potentially leaving the door ajar for Rodriguez to step in. Experts value the franchise at $1.2 billion at the moment. And even though it is a significant investment, A-Rod has done more before. Making a run at the New York Mets with a $2.45 Billion valuation in 2021, Rodriguez is not the type to draw his purse too tight when buying up.

But two things differ from then. A-Rod is no longer bidding with his then partner and fiance Jennifer Lopez. And, more significantly, he is already part of a sports ownership group. That’s not to say that the purchase wouldn’t be a blockbuster deal though. With A-Rod having spent a majority of his developing years in the city, the star will surely enjoy massive home support.

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But what do you think? Is this at all possible with A-Rod’s budget? Or do you think this is simply a piece of wishful thinking?