Saying the comparisons are unbelievably flattering, New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez told reporters Friday that he is extremely humbled to currently be mentioned in the same breath as all-time baseball greats Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds, and Jose Canseco. When you talk about the likes of Bonds, McGwire, and Canseco, youre talking about some of the best hitters who ever played the game, and to be in the same company as those players is pretty incredible, said Rodriguez, adding that its a true honor to also be likened to other sports icons such as cyclist Lance Armstrong and Olympic sprinter Ben Johnson. Ive seen some people put me up there with [Sammy] Sosa and Manny [Ramirez], and I really dont know what to say. These guys are baseball legendsheroes, reallyand hearing my name said alongside theirs is pretty overwhelming. Rodriguez later admitted to sources that he doesnt understand the comparisons between himself and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, claiming that hes a totally different player. 