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Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez Reveals Why He Didn’t Sign Up for More Kay-Rod – “I Have a Daughter…”

Published 05/15/2022, 12:15 PM EDT

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Apart from being a successful sportsperson, Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez is also one of the nicest human beings. Known for his excess busy schedules, A-Rod always prefers to spend time with his near and dear ones.

Having played for over 20 years in Major League Baseball, Alex Rodriguez’s professional career is an example for many. And his post-retirement career is even more successful.

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What is more astounding is that, even while achieving all the success, he always prioritized his family and friends. Recently, while discussing his multiple businesses and personal life, A-Rod shed light on why he did not choose to do 30 Sundays of Kay-Rod Cast with ESPN.

Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez agreed to do Kay-Rod Cast in open format

While talking to Jason Kelly of Bloomberg, Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez revealed he did not agree to do the 30-Sunday Kay-Rod Cast with ESPN because of his busy schedule. Instead, he settled to do it in an open format, just 10 Sundays in a season.

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“Between the Timberwolves and running our firm. I could not do 30,” A-Rod said. “So he kind of gave me an open format to what do you want to do? I said I can do 10 Sundays. And if I can do it with my best buddy Mike (Michael Kay).”

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The Yankees legend explained that he also has to look after his daughters. So, by doing an episode per week, he will not be able to manage his work.

“I was very honest and said I cannot do 30 Sundays. It’s like travel on Saturday, you get there on Sunday and you are off on Monday. I have a girl. A daughter who is going to be a senior next year. I have a daughter who is going to be a freshman next year,” A-Rod explained.

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Notably, managing multiple businesses along with family is difficult for anyone. And in A-Rod’s case, it is even more complicated. Because he has lots of things to deal with. And after buying the Minnesota Timberwolves, his schedule must have been busier.

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What do you think? Did A-Rod take the right decision?

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Abhishek Kumar is an MLB author at EssentiallySports. After completing his Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Abhishek has been working in the media industry since two years. Before joining EssentiallySports, he previously worked at APN News as a sub-editor, where he has written articles on sports and politics.
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