Babe Ruth

Alex Rodriguez could have taken the approach of baseball legends Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mark McGwire, but he didn't. He took an approach similar to less notable star Jason Giambi. A-Rod honed up to the report and took the blame that he deserved. He did not claim to not know what it was, he did not play the victim. He took the high road and took responsibility for his actions.

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It’s funny, it always seems like when people talk about Griffey Jr. they’re talking about him like he’s already done playing and retired (“he was one of the all time greats,” “what would he have done if…”), hell I know I can be blamed for the same thing. But here’s the crazy thing, the guy is only 38 years old and his swing is still as sweet and as recognizable as it was in the mid-90s. He still hits for power and hasn’t been seriously injured in over a year and a half (knock on wood!). Even if his days of cracking 40 out of the park every season are behind him, the 1997 AL MVP is still a legit threat to hit 25 or 30. Hell, he still may be able to break the 700 club and finish third or fourth all time.

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