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Traina Thoughts · September 2 · 1 hr 2 min

Alex Rodriguez

In Episode 2 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast,” host Jimmy Traina is joined by Fox Sports MLB analyst, Alex Rodriguez.Rodriguez talks about doing the documentary, "Alex vs. A-Rod" for HBO, why he almost pulled the plug several times on the doc and how doing the show was therapeutic for him.In addition, Rodriguez talks about going into broadcasting, why Kevin Burkhardt was so important to him in his early days and whether he prefers doing studio or calling games. Rodriguez also talks about not being in the Hall of Fame and what the thinks of Michael Kay's idea that he should come back for one at-bat to reset his Hall of Fame eligibility.Other topics discussed with Rodriguez include whether the Dodgers are good for baseball, the possibility of a work stoppage, Juan Soto's contract with the Mets, expectations for the Yankees, memories of John Sterling, having two daughters in college, recruiting LeBron James for the Timberwolves, the pain of the 2004 collapse against the Red Sox and much more.

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In Episode 2 of “The Traina Thoughts Podcast,” host Jimmy Traina is joined by Fox Sports MLB analyst, Alex Rodriguez.Rodriguez talks about doing the documentary, "Alex vs. A-Rod" for HBO, why he almost pulled the plug several times on the doc and how doing the show was therapeutic for him.In addition, Rodriguez talks about going into broadcasting, why Kevin Burkhardt was so important to him in his early days and whether he prefers doing studio or calling games. Rodriguez also talks about not being in the Hall of Fame and what the thinks of Michael Kay's idea that he should come back for one at-bat to reset his Hall of Fame eligibility.Other topics discussed with Rodriguez include whether the Dodgers are good for baseball, the possibility of a work stoppage, Juan Soto's contract with the Mets, expectations for the Yankees, memories of John Sterling, having two daughters in college, recruiting LeBron James for the Timberwolves, the pain of the 2004 collapse against the Red Sox and much more.

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