Perhaps out of genuine goodwill or perhaps trying to capitalize on the apparent "between workouts" shape Alex Rodriguez is in, a Futures Collegiate Baseball League team has offered the beleaguered New York Yankees baseball player a job for the summer while he waits for his 162-game suspension to end.
According to sportressofblogitude.com, the Torrington (Conn.) Titans have issued a press release on its official website, detailing a job offer to A-Rod.
Ironically, or not ironically, the media contact for the press release is also the team's general manager. He writes:
"Following his recent suspension, the Torrington Titans are extending the invitation to New York Yankee, Alex Rodriguez for an Assistant Coach position with the Titans for the upcoming 2014 season working with new head coach Dan McNamara.
General Manager of the Titans Joey Abis, stated how thrilled he would be to have Alex as a member of the staff for the summer of 2014. 'The importance of collegiate summer baseball today is huge. It has become a stepping stone for some of the greatest players playing professionally today." Abis also noted, "This would be a great chance for Alex to stay in shape during the season and to impart his expertise to these young athletes.'
The Titans will in no way be able to take on Alex's multi-million dollar contract. They have offered Alex a $5,000 contract for the season beginning June 4th and ending August 15th. Along with his salary Alex will receive free Coffee and Donuts from the Donut Station in Torrington for the duration of the 2014 season. Abis went on to say, 'We would love to help Alex start to rebuild his image as a professional athlete by giving back to the community and helping our young athletes reach the next level.' Abis concluded with, 'Alex would love the Torrington community and would be a great addition to the list of Torrington talent.' "
The donuts might appeal to Rodriguez, as a photo tweeted by @GTMags suggests.
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