“A dream is not an insult,” Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez RECALLS professional career while sharing MOTIVATIONAL speech after partnership with Nike

Alex Rodriguez is one of the greatest MLB players in history. He would fulfill his dream to become the very best. A-Rod is now motivating others to chase their ambitions and ignore the critics.

“A dream is not an insult,” Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez RECALLS professional career while sharing MOTIVATIONAL speech after partnership with Nike

Alex Rodriguez (Pic Credit: Imago)

Alex Rodriguez is one of the greatest players, MLB has ever seen. The former Yankees star has been a popular figure in the sport for both his on and off-field incidents. Also known by the nickname “A-Rod”, the 48-year-old has reached unprecedented heights in his life.

He is also a highly active person on social media. He continues to stay connected with the world through his Instagram and Twitter (now X) accounts. Recently he posted a motivational video on Instagram regarding dreams, following his partnership with Nike, which has created a buzz among his followers.

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“If people say your dreams are crazy, if they laugh at what they think you can do, good, stay that way. Because what non-believers fail to understand is that calling a dream is not an insult, it’s a compliment,” a video highlighting the career and life of A-Rod mentioned.

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Rodriguez was picked as the number one draft pick by the Seattle Mariners in the 1995 MLB draft. After working his way through the ranks in the Mariners, he would play for the Texas Rangers. However, it was his move to New York to the Yankees that changed his life forever. During his time with the Yankees, A-Rod would encounter both success and failure, as he battled on.

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The rise and fall of Alex Rodriguez in New York Yankees

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Alex Rodriguez (Pic Credit: NY Times)

The year 2004 saw huge buzz among the MLB especially New York Yankees fans as reports of Alex Rodriguez joining them started to emerge. A-Rod had already cemented his name as one the best by then and the prospect of him joining a top team was scary for some.

He would live up to his expectations and accomplish several feats. An AL MVP award in 2007, joining the 3,000-hit club, and becoming the 4th highest home run hitter back then, were some of the accolades he completed. He was said to be at the peak of his power in the 2009 postseason as he registered 19 hits, en route to his only World Series title.

Things would come crashing down for A-Rod in 2013 when he was found using illegal substances. He was suspended for the entire of the 2014 season for the usage of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs), leaving a dark void in his career. He would later admit his mistake and claim that the drugs things probably cost him a Hall of Fame ring.

After his retirement from MLB, A-Rod found his interest in business. He is now one of the most successful businessmen in the USA and is the owner of the NBA side Minnesota Timberwolves. He also works as an expert on baseball, giving opinions regarding the game. It is safe to say, his love for the game of baseball has not faded away.

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