The MLB is currently in the middle of All-Star week, as the Home Run Derby took place on Monday (and the All-Star Game is on Tuesday).
On Monday night, New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez made a post to Instagram that had over 5,000 likes in one hour.
Rodriguez wrote: “Some All Star throwbacks for ya….Crazy to think it was 30 years ago this week I made my first all star appearance in Philly.”
Social Media Reacts To Rodriguez’s Post
GettyAmerican League All-Star Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees with fans during the 81st MLB All-Star Game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 13, 2010 in Anaheim, California.
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@yaboy_vjc: “Love that 1st Yankee All-Star game!”
@xavierishappy9909: “Will always be a goat, W AROD ❤️🐐👑⚾️👏”
@yethegoatkult: “WHOA takemeback 😩”
@wos.good: “Youngsters will never understand how amazing those ‘98 lineups were”
GettyAlex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees takes batting practice before a game against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum on May 20, 2016 in Oakland, California. A-Rod has been on the disabled list but is expected to return soon.
@josernicolas: “Those were sick years”
@nenefrancojr_05: “Waoooo so many memories 🔥🔥👏👏”
@a_don_is718: “The “Short stop” era. Baseball’s Golden age. When NY wins, Everyone wins!!! #Yankeesin5″
@kmurrrga4life: “Those lineups are insanity”
Karin Kildow: “The nostalgia 👏”
GettyFormer New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez is introduced during the teams Old Timer’s Day prior to a game against the Colorado Rockies at Yankee Stadium on August 24, 2024 in New York City.
Rodriguez is currently in Philadelphia for the All-Star week, as he is covering the events for FOX.
Looking At Rodriguez
GettyAlex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees looks on from the bench after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the sixth inning against the New York Mets on May 21, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Rodriguez was the first pick in the 1993 MLB Draft.
He spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Seattle Mariners (before three with the Texas Rangers).
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