Comments on: A-Rod’s Own Poor Decisions Hurt Image

By: anthony Grauso

anthony Grauso — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:25:27 +0000

Very informative and well written.Amazing how a person with so much natural talent as an athelete,doesn’t appear to have too much character as a person.

By: Darren Heitner

Darren Heitner — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:58:31 +0000

Having a strong PR campaign is extremely valuable. But it's about having the RIGHT ppl making the RIGHT decisions. follow @Darren_Heitner on twitter

By: Brian Gleason

Brian Gleason — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:35:06 +0000

Great analysis. It's amazing how someone who tries so hard is so inept when it comes to handling his press. He's so image conscious, but seems to have zero common sense when it comes to dealing with the media and packaging his personal brand. How any PR person let that photos happen is beyond me. The only explanation, as crazy as it sounds, is that he isn't using any PR advisers. follow @BGleas on twitter

By: Rijo

Rijo — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:23:30 +0000

Isn’t this just another argument why athletes shouldn’t be worried about hiring people to get them out in the public eye as a way to market them? I am assuming that A-Rod’s publicist, who also happens to be Madonna’s publicist, thought this photo shoot was a good idea?

Wouldn’t A-Rod be better off focusing all of his attention on the playing field rather than worry about all of this extracurricular activity?