A-Rod through the years: The highs and lows of his tumultuous career
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}22 Jun 1996: Infielder Alex Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners looks on during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Comisky Park in Chicago, Illinois. The Mariners won the game, 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport (This content is subject to copyright.)
30 Sep 1999: A close up of Alex Rodriguez #3 of the Seattle Mariners while at bat during the game against the Texas Rangers at The Ball Park in Dallas, Texas. The Rangers defeated the Mariners 7-0. Mandatory Credit: Chris Covatta /Allsport (This content is subject to copyright.)
23 Jun 1996: Alex Rodriguez #3 of the Seattle Mariners looks on during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois. (This content is subject to copyright.)
24 Feb 1998: Alex Rodriguez #3 of the Seattle Mariners poses for a portrait during Spring Training at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule Jr. /Allsport (This content is subject to copyright.)
UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 17: Alex Rodriguez holds press conference to address his steroid use at Yankees Spring Training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. .. (Photo by Corey Sipkin/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images) (2009/Daily News, L.P. (New York))
OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 4: Shortstop Alex Rodriguez #3 of the Texas Rangers high fives a teammate during the MLB game against the Oakland Athletics at Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, California on April 4, 2002. The Rangers won 7-5. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) (2002 Getty Images)
14 Mar 1998: Infielder Alex Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners in action during a spring training game against the Oakland Athletics at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona. (This content is subject to copyright.)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees celebrates after scoring on Austin Romine #27 infield single in the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on April 21, 2016 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) (2016 Getty Images)
New York Yankees Third Baseman Alex Rodriguez addresses the media after playing a minor league game for the AA Trenton Thunder in Trenton, NJ on August 3, 2013. He is facing a suspension by Major League Baseball for his alleged use of steroids with the Biogenesis clinic in Florida. (Photo by Mark Makela/Corbis via Getty Images) (This content is subject to copyright.)
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TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees laughs during practice on February 26, 2004 at the Yankees spring training complex in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) (2004 Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 29: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees warms up during batting practice before the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 29, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) (2016 Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - MAY 23: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees throws a baseball into the stands during play against the Texas Rangers at Ameriquest Field in Arlington on May 23, 2004 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (2004 Getty Images)
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BRONX, NY - APRIL 9: Third baseman Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees in the field during the game against the Chicago White Sox on April 9, 2004 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The White Sox defeated the Yankees 9-3. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) (2004 Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 07: Alex Rodriguez looks on before speaking during a news conference on August 7, 2016 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Rodriguez announced that he will play his final major league game on Friday, August 12 and then assume a position with the Yankees as a special advisor and instructor. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) (2016 Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 29: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees walks back to the dugout in the first inning during the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 29, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) (2016 Getty Images)