As you may know by now, Joe Torre has a new book coming out called “The Yankee Years” which, among other things, tells some interesting Alex Rodriguez stories.

Among the most talked about was A-Rod’s “A-Fraud” nickname that he seems to have been given by teammates and clubhouse attendants, as well as his never ending quest to top whatever Derek Jeter was up to.

But the best story, at least as far as I can tell from the previews of the book, is the story of A-Rod and his PB&J.

“One time, in Detroit, where his personal attendant was not available, Rodriguez was jogging off the field after batting practice, saw a Comerica Park visiting clubhouse attendant, a young kid in his first months on the job, and simply barked, ‘Peanut butter and jelly.’ “

Really, does it get better than that? That’s like one level below “you’re with me, leather.” Who just calls out “peanut butter and jelly” to someone they don’t know? And who calls it out with a realistic expectation that it will get him a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?

Normally I don’t pay much attention to any of these “tell-all” types of books, especially when they are being released at the time of the events, rather than a retrospective. But this one is supposed to be more of a tale of Torre’s years in New York and I personally think it will make for some fascinating reading.

Not to mention, I’m on board with anything that makes A-Rod look like the primadonna that he is. Or is it post-Madonna now? Thanks, I’ll be here all week.

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