He wasn't traded. He left the Seattle Mariners at the end of the 2000 season and then signed a 10-year deal with the Texas Rangers for $252 million.
During the beginning of his career, A-Rod was drafted as a #1 Pick, by the Seattle Mariners. He was later traded to the Texas Rangers. Then he was traded to the Yankees for Alfonso Soriano and a minor leaguer. Jeter was drafted by the Yankees out of High School and will always be a Yankee.
Rod Brown of the Rocket Rangers was created in 1953.
Mariners - RangersAlex Rodriguez made his Major League debut in 1994 with the Seattle Mariners. In 2001 the Texas Rangers signed him as a free agent. After the 2003 season the Rangers traded Alex to the New York Yankees.
Rod Brown of the Rocket Rangers - 1953 was released on: USA: 10 April 1953
Yes, in his younger days, Rod was a Rangers fan, and took part in a series of photo shoots with players. Here is a link to Rod with legendary Rangers Captain John Greig. However in recent years, it is very clear that Rod's current allegiance lies with Celtic.
July 9, 2010
The veteran catcher was traded by the San Francisco Giants to the Texas Rangers on June 30, 2010 for cash, pitcher Chris Ray and a player to be named later.
Rod Brown of the Rocket Rangers - 1953 Operation Decoy - 1.1 was released on: USA: 18 April 1953
Rod Brown of the Rocket Rangers - 1953 Operation Dinosaur - 1.41 was released on: USA: 23 January 1954
Rod Brown of the Rocket Rangers - 1953 The Octopus of Venus - 1.25 was released on: USA: 3 October 1953
Mark Texeira was traded from the Angels, Not the Rangers.
Rod Wallace