ARLINGTON -- Alex Rodriguez said that he does not remember where or how he celebrated his 39th birthday a year ago, but he knows for certain that he was not cutting the cake in a big league clubhouse. For that reason alone, 40 already feels great for the Yankees' designated hitter.
"Someone asked me about 40 and evaluating where I am; I think I did a lot of that last year," said Rodriguez, who sat out during a season-long suspension.
"I had a lot of time to think and evaluate. It was a dark time, that's for sure.