Alex Rios News

Let Rios work it out on his own
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June 10
Globe and Mail
 columnist Jeff Blair
"The easy thing to assume is that Alex Rios is chafing under the weight of his new seven-year, $69.83-million (all currency U.S.) contract, because it's one of those explanations that goes down well over a pint or six or on the call-in shows. It's an oversimplistic assessment that gives the modern-day athlete too much credit for sensitivity, a reflection of the ?well, that's how I might act,? thinking that is the basis of 90 per cent of what passes for critical analysis: sound-bite psychology. Newsflash: Rios didn't live on the streets before his contract. His day-to-day existence hasn't changed much because of the money (in fact, Rios seems more comfortable in his skin this year ..."
Rios has plenty of questions but too few answers
May 20
Toronto Star
 
"Alex Rios stood in front of his locker, legs wide, bat raised above his head. Teammate Marco Scutaro stood a few feet distant, offering his thoughts in Spanish. Rios pointed at his legs, his stance, indicated his arms, dropped his elbow a bit. Scutaro shrugged and didn't say much. The impromptu hitting consultation lasted only a few seconds. Rios didn't look satisfied with the results. After a painfully slow start to the year, the two-time all-star is looking for help wherever he can. Asked later what he thinks is causing his early season struggles, Rios seemed bewildered. "I have no clue," Rios said."
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