A-Rod makes the Forbes Celebrity Power 100

Our boy ranks 24th on the list -- based on wealth, power and fame -- behind Roger Federer (23), Simon Cowell (22) and Madonna (21).

He beats Judge Judy (40), George Lucas (50), Rush Limbaugh (59) and even the Jonas Brothers (89).

Forbes notes that A-Rod always blew it by walking away from the Yankees last fall. Had he not reconciled, Alex probably would have dropped considerably.

Nope: Derek did not make the list.

Then again, neither did Manny.