ALEX CAUGHT LOOKING AT A 'CURVE'
By ERIC LENKOWITZ

A-Rod kept his eyes in the zone - in this case, the backside of a brown-maned beauty - as he strolled through Midtown yesterday.

The slugger eventually caught the eye of the object of his apparent desire, who turned around for a flash of A-Rod's famous smile.

He had just left trendy Serafina on West 55th Street, where he was having lunch with pals, prompting passers-by - including CBS News anchorwoman Katie Couric - to marvel at who was getting all the attention from the press inside the eatery.

"Who's that? A-Rod?" Couric cracked to photographers outside.

When told yes, she strained to see him through the window. He motioned for her to come inside, but she waved him off.

Later, Rodriguez spoke about his pending divorce from wife Cynthia.

"I just believe in the good Lord and that He'll get me through these challenging times," he said.


A KEEN EYE: Alex Rodriguez's eyes pop as if he's just been thrown a hanging slider while trailing this lovely lady yesterday.


GOTCHA! She finally turns around and catches the Yankee slugger smiling as he checks out her accessories.