One of the biggest stars on the major league baseball team best known for its tendency to share undergarments.....I mean win pennants and World Series titles and wear pinstripes, is getting divorced.

That's right New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez's wife has opted out. No she didn't need Scott Boras and she didn't wait for the World Series.

 No word on whether Mrs. A-Rod (Cynthia) grew tired of her husband's inability to parent in October or powder diapers under pressure.....One thing we do know is that as recently as last week A-Rod was romantically linked to Madonna, prompting Cynthia to pay a visit to the home of rocker Lenny Kravitz in Paris. (They must be battling to see who can be linked to the more washed out musician.....no word on when A-Rod will pursue Cher) or she was looking for Ricky Williams.....

Alex shouldn't be upset though, since the couple married in November 2002 his baseball career has suffered. For starters he hasn't won a World Series ring.....(wait N/A....)

Even so it helps the Yankees and the team chemistry.....now instead of standing in the on-deck circle waiting for Bobby Abreu to strikeout or admiring Jason Giambi's facial hair, he can scope out the crowd, (a slump buster????) Gone will be the days when Alex and teammate Johnny Damon fight over who gets to wear Giambi's rally thong.

Rodriguez and captain Derek Jeter can resume their beloved sleepovers that he spoke so longingly of last year.

 Let's just hope Alex doesn't get frustrated during the divorce proceedings and chuck his wedding ring...because it will probably be the only ring he gets......