It’s not a language barrier. Alex is American despite his Dominican heritage. He speaks perfect English.

You cannot pick apart the things that Alex says and dissect them. Unfortunately, he speaks from the heart and oftentimes it gets him in trouble and then he has to explain himself. The media eats this up. He lacks the ability to keep it professional like his teammate Derek Jeter – he knows exactly what to say and what not to say. Alex doesn’t.

I heard the audio from a Yankees fan blog. All he was trying to say was that he had nothing but respect for his teammate, Andy Pettitte. He went on to say that [if he had a daughter Andy's age], he would want her to marry Andy Pettitte. Meaning that his daughter Natasha and the one on the way are way too young to marry Andy. Besides, Andy is happily married and has been for quite some time.

If anyone is interested in the audio, I can tell you where to listen to it.

I like my daughter marry a rich, future hall of famer too.

he’s saying “if” i had a daughter. what does that mean?

Sarah’s note: Yes, that’s definitely awkward English there.

this sounds weird but i think it’s just a language barrier…

Sarah’s note: Your language barrier? *confused* He’s just making a joke.