New York Yankees, Alex Rodriguez will be retiring after 22 years. The Yankees held a news conference announcing that this Friday will be his last game with the team. But, even though he’s retiring, he will still serve as an advisor to the team.
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His last game will be this Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. “This is a tough day,” Rodriguez said Sunday. “I love this game, and I love this team. And today, I’m saying goodbye to both.” Rodriguez has an impressive career, which includes 696 home runs–fourth in baseball history. 
“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.”
The forever Yankee is 41 years old and has a 10 year $275 million deal with the Yankees, so he’s still owed about $21 million for 2017 and about $7 million for the remainder of 2016.