By Sara Solano (New York, New York)
On August 3, 2013, Major League Baseball star Alex Rodriguez played in what many thought could’ve been his last game ever. Rodriguez was awaiting a suspension after being investigated for using performance-enhancing drugs.
The crowd was filled with angry and frustrated spectators. “It’s infuriating to watch him pretend that nothing happened,” said Shaw O’Brian, a 30-year-old Phillies fan. O’Brian said that Rodriguez should be suspended for life for lying about using PEDs.
“He’s not worth the money,” said 27-year-old Princeton University alum Matthew Incantalupo. “I don’t think that his performance is at the level of his contract.”
However, many fans still considered Rodriguez a great player, and thought that he deserved some support despite his mistakes. “I think it’s ridiculous, everybody makes mistakes,” said Frank, a 29-year-old hardcore Yankees fan who didn’t want to give his last name. He said that Rodriguez received a much harsher treatment than many other players in similar situations.
Ultimately, Rodriguez was suspended through the end of the 2014 season. Rory Shelley, a 42-year-old Yankees fan, said he was indifferent to the ruling. “At least he’s not banned for life,” he said.
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