Alex Rodriguez to play final major league game next Friday (Yahoo Sports)

Ready or not, Alex Rodriguez's career in pinstripes is coming to an end this week. One of the most prolific players and polarizing figures in baseball history, the slumping slugger plans to take his final turn at-bat with the New York Yankees on Friday night and then become a special adviser and instructor with the team next year. A-Rod and the club made the announcement before Sunday's home game against Cleveland.