[轉錄] USA-Rod psyched up for WBC

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http://myurl.com.tw/4ejd USA-Rod psyched up for WBC BY ANTHONY McCARRON DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER PHOENIX - For a guy who "wasn't really fired up about coming here," Alex Rodriguez sure seemed to be having a good time yesterday at Team USA's first workout for the World Baseball Classic. Rodriguez had dreaded the WBC because of the disruption it would be to the routine he relies on to get ready for the season - and, perhaps, because of his uncomfortable winter of pressure from baseball officials and leaks about his decision whether to play for the United States or the Dominican Republic. But A-Rod "changed his tune a little bit" about the tournament after walking into the clubhouse, pulling on red, white and blue and bonding with new teammates. "Coming here, I'm psyched," Rodriguez said. "Now I'm thinking, 'What the hell was I thinking about, why didn't I want to come?' Because you never really know and that was my feeling. I wasn't really happy. But now coming here, you realize, 'Stupid of me for not thinking this would be great.'" Whether the tournament - or Team USA - will be great remains to be seen, but optimism reigned on the first day. Both Rodriguez and Johnny Damon said they expected to win the whole thing, though neither was making any Namath-esque guarantees. Rodriguez even admitted, "I don't know if we're ready. I don't think we're July-ready." That's part of why Rodriguez was reluctant to come. Plus, there were the logistical tasks of moving his wife, young daughter and nanny. "It was a difficult decision, because I'm so routine-oriented," he said. "I don't want to whine or cry, it's all relative, but I am kind of in love with my routine, what I do and getting ready for the season. "Winning a world championship with the New York Yankees is by far the No. 1 priority in my life. (But) once you get here, you realize what's going on, the commitment that everybody here made." The Yankee contingent - A-Rod, Damon, Derek Jeter and Al Leiter - arrived with their families and entourages early Thursday evening aboard what Damon dubbed "Air A-Rod" - Rodriguez's chartered plane. The team will work out today, play the Giants in an exhibition game tomorrow and work out Monday in preparation for Tuesday's opener against Mexico. -- Wake Up, Right Now! -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 218.175.147.223
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