That Alex Rodriguez, he sure talked a lot about Derek Jeter. I heard all about it. They used to be like two peas in a pod, those two. Playing baseball together, winning all them games. Good looking boys, both of ’em. But then, somethin’ happened. They had a little falling out, I reckon.
Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez
Alex, he went on one of them TV shows, talkin’ about Derek. Said he didn’t have to do much, ’cause he had all them good players around him. Sounded like sour grapes to me. Maybe a little jealous, you think?
Derek, he’s a good boy. He was always a good player. Always worked hard. He didn’t need nobody to carry him. That Alex Rodriguez, he just likes to hear himself talk, I reckon. He made more money though. I heard he made more than $400 million. Derek made a lot too, but not that much.
- They played on the same team.
- They won a lot of games together.
- They used to be friends.
- Alex said some things about Derek.
- Derek didn’t like what Alex said.
The Captain
They made some kind of show about Derek. Called it “The Captain“. Sounds important, don’t it? I guess it’s about all them games he won and how good he was. He was a good player, that Derek. Always polite too. Not like that Alex Rodriguez, runnin’ his mouth all the time.
They say Derek talks about the whole thing in that show. About how they used to be friends and then they weren’t. It’s a shame, really. Two young men, making all that money, playing a game. They should be happy, not fightin’ with each other.
I remember when they were young, just starting out. Full of dreams, they were. Wanted to be the best. And they were, for a while. But then life gets in the way, I guess. Money, fame, it changes people.
Derek Jeter’s friend Jorge Posada
Derek, he had another friend. Jorge, I think his name was. They’re still friends, I hear. That’s good. It’s good to have a friend you can count on. Especially when you’re famous like that. Everyone wants a piece of you.
- Derek and Jorge are still friends.
- They played baseball together.
- It’s good to have a good friend.
That Alex Rodriguez, he should have been a better friend to Derek. Maybe things would have been different. But that’s water under the bridge now, ain’t it? Can’t change the past.
Alex Rodriguez and Money
He made all that money, though. More than anybody, I hear. He was a good player, too. I can’t deny that. But he just talked too much. Got himself in trouble with all that talking.
It’s like my old mama used to say, “Loose lips sink ships.” And that’s the truth. You gotta watch what you say, especially when you’re in the public eye like that. People are always watching, always listening.
Derek Jeter, he knew that. He kept his head down, did his job, and didn’t cause no trouble. That’s why people like him. He’s a good role model, you know? For the kids.
That Alex Rodriguez, he could have learned a thing or two from Derek. But I guess some people just gotta learn the hard way. It makes me sad that they not good friend now. They sure did good work together. Play hard and win a lot.
Derek Jeter, he is a good baseball player. One of the best, I reckon. Everyone says he is the best. He won a lot of games. He played hard. He was a good captain. He was a good leader. Even that Alex Rodriguez said so.
I hope they make up someday, those two. It’s a shame to see a good friendship go bad like that. Life’s too short for all that fighting. They should be enjoying their money, their fame. They should have fun. They should be friends, like they used to be.
