The A-Rod Clan -- One, Big Unhappy Family

31. I think a divorce is hard enough to go thru (emotionally, mentally, financially), and then add the media to it, I would imagine it has to be extremely stressful. I think Cynthia is trying to be a good mother and keep her priorities (children) in order by going with her children to Toronto (from Miami) in order for Alex to see them. It can't be an easy thing to see someone you once loved, have children with, and have the media on top of your every move, look, word, etc. I hope that she will be able to keep her life private with her children and that he at least be a father figure to his daughters, in spite of his outside desires. I also dated a baseball player many years ago and sadly some things haven't changed. Mental attitude towards being above everyone, women easily accessible, and lack of regard for family life for those who are engaged or married. Again, not everyone is the same, but statistics show majority play a lot of games off the field as well. Good luck Cynthia and just focus on your girls and their well being.

Posted at 3:19PM on Jul 13th 2008 by Evie

32. BOSTON RED SOX FAN: If the biggest thing you are worried about in the upcoming series is bustin' on ARod, well, then you are not much of a baseball fan...You're just an A-Hole.

Posted at 3:26PM on Jul 13th 2008 by BehindArod100%

33. Do you spend this much time in your own lives??? The stories you seem to have for their situation and the reasons behind who is where and doing what is amazing! You guys should all write fiction for a living. The idea that a child isnt affected by a parents cheating is CRAZY! Are you kidding me?? A parent is there not only to provide support to the child but to also set a good example. Respecting the childs mother is huge. If he doesn’t it affects not only their self esteem but creates the idea of what the male role should be in their own lives. A a myriad of other things in that poor childs life. The media doesn’t have to 'remind them' of anything! She has her fathers and his indiscretions for the rest of her life to remind her.
They both are whores for different reasons. She is a pathetic money whore. And he is a freaking disgusting whore. They belong together.
The people that think it doesnt affect them are probably single mammas or come from other illegitimate families themselves and know no better. Please get real and GET A LIFE!

Posted at 3:31PM on Jul 13th 2008 by GET INVOLVED IN YOUR OWN LIVES IDIOTS!!!

34. I agree with 1, 7 & especially 11, you hit it right on the head!

Posted at 2:32PM on Jul 14th 2008 by Oh Come ON!

35. re: 19.

I'm going to cut you some slack, because I can tell by your spelling and sentence structure that you're not the sharpest tool in the shed.

for ever is one word - forever

Typical latino family doesn't make sense. 1) she is greek and 2) Italian and French men are also known to have mistresses. It's part of the culture However, you can find latin men (or Italian or French) men who think it's not okay to cheat and believe in the importance of a commitment. And you can find white (whatever that means) men who cheat.

Someone else posted something about her having a low self esteem. I couldn't agree more. All of these women (both blond strippers and the wife) have issues with how they see themselves in society. They will screw him (or stay married to him) because it makes them feel like they're important, too. Read the interview with the latest stripper. She is bragging about screwing him and in reality she was just used for sex. What does that say about the value she places on herself? Because he is rich and famous she should be grateful just to bed him and leave?

It's sad that there are women out there who don't value themselves. It's even sadder when these women have daughters. Hopefully, the wife will take her alimony and dignity (what's left) and rebuild her career as a school teacher.

Posted at 5:52PM on Jul 13th 2008 by Susan

36. How is it that the baby could fly to europe for her mom to "get away" but can't fly to canada to see her dad? doesn't make too much sense to me....

Posted at 6:41PM on Jul 14th 2008 by Stacey

37. #33 ("GETINVOLVED IN YOUR OWN LIVES IDIOTS"). Gee, maybe you should take your own advice. Must've taken you a bit of time to type that lengthy and angry comment. By the way, the people saying this doesn't affect the children (e.g., "KevinC" and (I'm assuming) "Baseball Junkie") appear to be men, so your assessment that such commenters must be "single mammas" is just stupid. Get a clue. Clearly most people with such opinions would be, yes, MEN. And you are not the only genius who realizes that such horrible behavior affects the children. Get off your high horse bozo.

Posted at 6:56PM on Jul 13th 2008 by krissy

38. I'm Steve Eastman and you can all kiss my ass. I live at 3N621 E Laura Ingalls Wilder Road in St. Charles IL and my garage opener code is 0304. I dare anyone to come try to kick my ass!

Posted at 7:26PM on Jul 13th 2008 by Steve Eastman

39. Just for a reality check, read http://parenting247.org/article.cfm?ContentID=646&AgeGroup=4
Recent studies show that children in divorced families have only slightly more problems than children in families with heterosexual married parents. All those theories back in the 60s and 70s that children from broken homes would be worse off were just that; theories. In other words, although about three times as many divorced children have serious problems than children in intact families, still most children do not. And the divorce, itself, is not the cause of the problems. The Rodriguez children will have problems because they won't have both parents with them but then ARod, because of his profession, can't spend a lot of time with his children already. The other important factor will be how much one parent bad-mouths the other. Few irf any of the other factors affecting divorced children apply.

I think people are reading too much into Cynthia's expression and the fact that Arod is following behind. She was just trying to get from one place to another and the stalkerazzi snapped pictures of her. How many of you have ever tried walking next to someone in a crowd. Single file is much easier. My only problem with the picture is I think Arod should have been walking in front so he could break trail.

Go Sox

Posted at 7:05PM on Jul 13th 2008 by Baseball Junkie

40. There are two sides to every story. And no matter what happened to bring them to divorce, it's still VERY sad. These are two human beings with children. The ONLY difference between them and the rest of the people on this planet (and yes even some going through the SAME things!) is that A-Rod and his family are in the spotlight. So just about everything they do is going to be made public.
Anyone who has ever been through a divorce knows how hard it is; not only on the adults but the children just as well. People should be thinking about these kids instead of picking apart the parents life and placing blame, especially when they don't know the true facts too. You only know what the media reports.
Like him or his wife or not, but the most important thing here is the kids. Hopefully these two parents will put aside their wants, anger, etc. and just do what is best for the children, at least for the most part anyway. The whole situation is very sad, for these two and anyone going through a divorce.

Posted at 7:11PM on Jul 13th 2008 by deidre

41. BTW: Krissy: Hate to tell you but you're WRONG. I'm a person who does research before spitting out ignorant opinions like most people. Try reading the article I listed above.

And to the people who insist that Cynthia and the strippers have "low self-esteem". I just love people who spew out psychobabble which they don't understand at all. You have no idea why these women act the way they do and pretending you do because you read drug store magazine articles about it or listen to Dr. Phil is the sign of an idiot.

In other words, do some research in real psychological journals and if you can't understand what they are saying then don't try to preach to others.

Go Sox

Posted at 7:12PM on Jul 13th 2008 by Baseball Junkie

42. I hope you know that TMZ can track your IP address. You might think you're real funny. But it's going to be funnier when the cops knock on your door and arrest you for being an accomplice to a crime.

Posted at 7:34PM on Jul 13th 2008 by Steve Eastman's Stalker is not too smart

43. If she is so pissed at him, going to Toronto was not a good idea, she should've sent the girl with somebody else or make other kind of arrangements and avoid all the circus that bother her so much - I will say that she is dying for her husband, It happens, I feel sorry for her - she has such a situation and on top of everything every day more dirt comes out and seeing him does not make her any good, she needs lots of strengh to go trough all this mess .

Posted at 7:48PM on Jul 13th 2008 by gigi

44. Baseball Junkie,

You are 100% correct. Women who strip, marry for money and spread their legs for famous men do not have low self esteems.

They are well-adjusted women who know what they want in life.

Thank you for your brilliant insight.

Joe Frances

Posted at 7:39PM on Jul 13th 2008 by Totally dude..

45. to #18...unfortunately, it ain't just among adults when they have kids. And I'll stand by my opinion despite the name calling..I think that is still allowed in the country.

I've seen too many families ruined (and yeah, the kids ARE hurt in these case AND they are often HURT over and over again by the personality type that thinks it's okay to do exactly what ARod is accused of doing. So, no I don't agree that a person who believes in lying and cheating is good enough to have the kids in the first place, let alone be allowed to raise them. They make lousy parents....PERIOD.
And before u ask. I've been happily married for 15 years with neither of us swaying from our loyalty to each other and/or our children. Swinging is a different thing altogether as there isn't any misconduct going on in either parties mind. If there is an agreement to swing, then there isn't any cheating...Got it!

Posted at 8:08PM on Jul 13th 2008 by snotty snob