A-Rod Says 600 May 'Take A While'

Aug 01, 2010 6:52 AM EST

Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez remains one home run shy of 600 for his career, a milestone he admits might take some time.

"The way I am swinging now it's going to take a while," Rodriguez said after Saturday's win against the Rays.

"Everybody get comfortable. A home run? I'll take a hit-by pitch, a bunt single, an error. Just get on base."

Rodriguez is 9-for-37 (.243) since hitting 599 and has one hit in 12 at-bats.

"His at-bats are fine, he is just missing," manager Joe Girardi said. "He will start squaring it up eventually."