A-Rod Wants To Be Famous

On the surface, everything about Alex Rodriguez's life looks wonderful. He's one of the best players in baseball and is a real threat to break Barry Bonds' hallowed career mark of 762 home runs. He also plays for baseball's most hallowed team, the New York Yankees.

Oh, and he's a gazillionaire. There's just one problem for Alex: He just isn't famous enough. I mean, when was the last time you heard anything about A-Rod? Nobody talks about the guy, which is a shame, and it's probably why Alex has signed a deal with the William Morris Talent Agency.

The William Morris Agency bolstered its sports management business Monday by signing Alex Rodriguez as a client. The New York Yankees star and frequent tabloid piñata will continue to use Scott Boras as his baseball agent and Guy Oseary as his manager.

The global talent agency, which represents Hollywood heavyweights like Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, will work to expand Mr. Rodriguez's portfolio of corporate endorsements. Of particular interest to Mr. Rodriguez, who is not likely to seek another baseball contract, are foreign deals.

"I'm excited to see what we will be able to accomplish together, both domestically and abroad," Mr. Rodriquez said in a statement.

Yes, it's important that Alex gets some endorsement deals overseas because he's going to need money after his soon to be ex-wife takes half his money (did you hear he's getting divorced?). More importantly, though, the William Morris Agency needs to get him some exposure.

Maybe they can hook him up with some celebrity to start dating. That usually does the trick, I mean, look what it did for Tom Brady.