According to US [1], a "friend of A-Rod's" claims that the baseball phenom is, in fact, head over heels for Madonna, and has been for six months. The friend and dinner companion detailed Alex's giddy, school-boy demeanor and profession of love for the musician.

The friend said by February, Alex was spouting the famous "soulmate" quote that rocked pop culture this week. Huh. Some friend, right? I bet he's a "very well compensated by US" friend by now.

Needless to say, Cynthia Rodriguez is still pursuing a divorce. Smart move.