Sure, some people may say Alex Rodriguez isn’t the brightest bulb burning, but what do they know? They’re poor! Well, at least players for the Florida Marlins, whose entire opening day roster will make seven million dollars less that A-Rod this year—combined. When told of this, the Yankee third baseman tried to use civic pride and backhanded compliments to deflect the $28 million gorilla in the room.

“The Marlins? It’s amazing,” Rodriguez said. “And they still seem to find a way to be very competitive. They have a great pool of talent; they made some unbelievable trades, so they have great personnel people. To win two championships in 11 years, that’s really admirable, and I’m very proud of that organization, being from Miami.”

Yes, proud, but not proud enough to take a pay cut and play for them like poor Matt Treanor, who has resorted to telling himself lies as to why he drives a Kia Sportage.

“My best friend came into town, and he mentioned something about Johan Santana making $15 million more than our five starters combined,” Marlins catcher Matt Treanor said. “It’s something to laugh at, but at the same time, it is what it is. Those guys put on the uniform like us. When it comes time to start the game, it doesn’t matter how much money the Yankees or whoever make.”

After the game, it’s a totally different story. Have you ever tried to get laid in Miami on a Marlin player’s salary? Bal Harbor janitors make more than they do.

Report: A-Rod the big fish, earns more than all of Marlins team [ESPN]
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