OAKLAND, Calif. — Party favors anyone? As The Post reported yesterday Braden and A-Rod have gone from having a mound of trouble between them to being respectful opponents, fraternity brothers as Braden noted.
Braden got the ball rolling when he packed up gifts for Rodriguez on Monday. He explained yesterday outside the Yankees clubhouse, “I gave him a perfect game ball and a perfect game poster.”
He also added a “Get Off My Mound T-shirt” to the package of goodies. He had some fun with the poster. Braden, who has a great sense of humor, wrote: “Alex, here’s the poster you requested, it’s going to look great above your mantle.”
Rodriguez told The Post he was “very impressed,” with what Braden did.
“I have some things in my locker I’m going to send over to him,” he said.
Rodriguez autographed 10 “Get Off My Mound” T-shirts that will be auctioned off for charity. He also sent two home runs, including a grand slam, over the wall in the Yankees’ 6-1 victory.
“I’m glad we were able to do this,” Braden said.
Said Rodriguez, “It’s all good.”