It's one of the iconic images of the Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees rivalry: Alex Rodriguez extending his arm to literally slap the ball out of Bronson Arroyo's glove while running down the first base line in Game 6 of the 2004 American League Championship Series.
Rodriguez was eventually called out, because you most certainly can't do that. But what the heck possessed him to karate chop Arroyo's arm?
A-Rod explained his mindset Monday during an appearance on Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take" podcast.
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