ALEX RODRIGUEZ TO PLAY IN FINAL MAJOR LEAGUE GAME ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, AT YANKEE STADIUM
The Yankees today announced that Alex Rodriguez will play in his final
Major League game on Friday, August 12 vs. Tampa Bay at Yankee Stadium.
Following the game, he will be unconditionally released by the club from
his player contract in order to sign a contract to serve as a special
advisor and instructor with the Yankees through December 31, 2017.
"After spending several days discussing this plan with Alex, I am
pleased that he will remain a part of our organization moving forward
and transition into a role in which I know he can flourish," said
Yankees Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner. "We have an exciting
group of talented young players at every level of our system. Our job
as an organization is to utilize every resource possible to allow them
to reach their potential, and I expect Alex to directly contribute to
their growth and success. Baseball runs through his blood. He's a
tireless worker and an astute student of the game. Alex has already proven
to be a willing and effective mentor to many players who have come through
our clubhouse, and I am confident that this next phase of his baseball
life will bring out the best in Alex and the next generation of Yankees."