A-Rod Wants to Manage... His Career Better

• Dec 19, 2007 02:07 PM ET
• by Richard1211

Having been raked over the coals by unforgiving New York Yankees fans for his contract renegotiations, Alex Rodriguez doesn't want to bobble the ball again, and has hired Madonna's comanager to improve his image. "As I embark on this new chapter in my career," A-Rod tells Variety, "I know that I have found someone... who has earned a lot of respect in the entertainment industry."

That someone is Guy Oseary, whose clientele also includes magic man David Blaine and musician Lenny Kravitz. Oseary's game plan for the Yanks' third baseman? "To help [A-Rod] have more control of his image and brand" and explore "endless possibilities" for baseball's highest-paid player. Could one of those "possibilities" include a World Series ring? Please? - Matt Webb Mitovich