If A-Rod Is Role Model, Hall Is Reachable

by Jay MariottiFiled under: MLBNEW YORK -- He has found peace to purge his demons, love when all he had was Madonna and madams and, most importantly, truth when his past was so fake and sleazy. No matter what we once thought of Alex Rodriguez, it's difficult to hold a grudge when he has achieved joy and reward the right way. In fact, allow me to propose the ultimate happy ending, something unimaginable only a few months ago but perhaps attainable if he continues to be a model citizen, a fine teammate, a grounded human being and the greatest ballplayer alive.That would be a place in Cooperstown, home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Mariotti: Not the American Dream, but Give Yankees Props Fletcher: Phillies Abdicate Throne | Moore: Yanks Quit Playing GamesPrice: Uncertain Future for N.Y. Trio | Olson: Phillies Fade Into NightBox Score | Matsui MVP | A-Rod Finally a Champ | Fans Rejoice in Victory If A-Rod Is Role Model, Hall Is Reachable originally appeared on Fanhouse - Jay Mariotti o...