He always thought he should be the shortstop - Former MLB All-Star Paul Lo Duca once claimed that Alex Rodriguez secretly wished for Derek Jeter to be moved to third base × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Baseball MLB News

He always thought he should be the shortstop - Former MLB All-Star Paul Lo Duca once claimed that Alex Rodriguez secretly wished for Derek Jeter to be moved to third base

By Sahir Bhojwani Modified 24 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Alex Rodriguez speaks during a news conference on August 7, 2016 at Yankee Stadium It's no secret that Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter were not the best of friends when they both played for the New York Yankees. The longstanding feud between the two players has been extensively covered by the New York press. As much as the organization tried to downplay the tense situation, it was apparent to everyone that these two did not get along. Former MLB catcher and television personality Paul Lo Duca added fuel to the fire with his claims about Rodriguez in 2020. Per an article by CBS Sports, the four-time All-Star is not a fan of Rodriguez's conduct. Lo Duca took several shots at the former MVP two years ago but made one noteworthy claim as to why Rodriguez and Jeter never gelled. "He always thought he should be the shortstop," said Lo Duca. Jeter is widely regarded as the greatest shortstop in Yankees history. He was a pillar of the organization from 1995 through 2014. During that period, he played in 2,747 games for the club and won five World Series. "It's pretty well-known he and Derek [Jeter] really didn't get along," added Lo Duca. According to many analysts, Rodriguez always felt as if Jeter was more appreciated by the organization, despite Rodriguez putting up bigger numbers. Baseball In Pics@baseballinpixAlex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter, 1997102776Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter, 1997 https://t.co/so9E8Tnwwd "Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter, 1997" - Baseball in Pics Ironically, Rodriguez and Jeter started their young careers as very close friends. There was a mutual respect between the two up-and-coming stars. During away games, the two would often stay over at each other's homes. In 1997, they were both featured on the cover of "Sports Illustrated" together.

Alex Rodriguez s rocky relationship with Jeter reportedly stemmed from being overlooked as a shortstop

Alex Rodriguez stands at second base and looks to the outfield after hitting a double against the Tampa Bay Rays Things seemed to be fine while Rodriguez was dominating with the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. His move to New York, however, created friction within the organization. The Yankees recently hosted a special celebration at Yankees Stadium to honor Derek Jeter's induction to the Hall of Fame. Many of his former teammates, including CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, and Jorge Posada, were in attendance, but Alex Rodriguez was nowhere to be seen. OldTimeHardball@OleTimeHardball2007 New York Yankees All-Stars

Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada, and Derek Jeter5292007 New York Yankees All-StarsAlex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada, and Derek Jeter https://t.co/Es0MqZJ4rc "2007 New York Yankees All-Stars Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada, and Derek Jeter," - OldTimeHardball Paul Lo Duca didn't hold back in his characterization of Rodriguez. He went on to call him "one of the fakest people out there." Lo Duca also called him out for never owning up to his well-documented steriod scandal. For most of the Yankees faithful, Derek Jeter is a fan favorite and a Yankees legend. He will go down in history as one of the greatest to ever play the game. But while Alex Rodriguez also put up exemplary numbers during his time in New York, his talents were never truly appreciated by the fans. And big part of that may have been due to his turbulent relationship with the Yankees captain. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Windy Goodloe × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी