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A-Rod: 'We're Friends—That's It'

Slugger would rather discuss charity work

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 5, 2008 9:45 AM CST

(Newser) – Alex Rodriguez says he isn't dating Madonna and insists, apparently with a straight face, “We’re friends—that’s it,” People reports. The Yankee third baseman digs the pop icon's philanthropy and, when pressed, said he has attended only two of Madonna’s concerts and “I have never been on a plane with her.”

Pushed to respond to some of the other widespread reports about his alleged girlfriend, A-Rod replied, "If I answered every rumor we'd be here for three weeks."

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New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez stands against the rail during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

U.S. singer Madonna performs during her 'Sticky and Sweet' tour at Foro Sol in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Baseball star Alex Rodriguez, of the New York Yankees, talks to children during a baseball clinic in Mexico City, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Madonna, right, shakes hands with Colombia's Ingrid Betancourt as Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez, center, looks on during a meeting in Buenos Aires, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Argentina Presidency)

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She's very committed to making the world a better place. She's had an amazing career, and we're friends. That's it. - Alex Rodriguez, on Madonna

I've been to two [of her] concerts, yet I've read that I went to 20. I've also read that we were buying an apartment together. That is absolutely ridiculous and not true. - Alex Rodriguez, on tabloid rumors of his relationship with Madonna

We share a lot of the same commitments toward helping children. I was very moved by the whole thing. I saw an opportunity to help and I jumped at that. - Alex Rodriguez, on supporting Madonna's Raising Malawi charity

I see my children, honestly, seven days a week, which has been great. We both have a lot of respect for each other and she's a great lady. - Alex Rodriguez, on his children and ex-wife Cynthia

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