Lammycat Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 What offers has A-rod received on the open market, though? None that I'm aware of. BOS currently has an unsigned 3B and there are other teams obviously interested in A-Rod. I also don't see why Boras would plant this in the press. It makes him look like an idiot. Boras is many things, egomaniac among them, but he's not an idiot. I don't see him as planting this story as much as I could see it coming from inside the NYY brass. I just don't see A-Rod changing his mind, canning his agent (as he surely would have to do if we are to believe the story), and accepting a pay-cut after declaring a few weeks ago how he wanted out of the organization by not even allowing the NYY a chance at discussing his future in NY. Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I also don't see why Boras would plant this in the press. It makes him look like an idiot. Boras is many things, egomaniac among them, but he's not an idiot. I don't see him as planting this story as much as I could see it coming from inside the NYY brass. He would plant it because the one thing he wants/needs is a bidding war. With the Yanks out of the process that bidding war just doesnt happen on the same level. Making the other teams in the league think he could go back to the Yanks gets them to the table quicker. The Yanks had better be careful here. They came out and said they would not negotiate with him and if they do and get burned, they will have egg on their face and will lose all credibility in future negotiations. This is a high stakes chess match at this point. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 He would plant it because the one thing he wants/needs is a bidding war. With the Yanks out of the process that bidding war just doesnt happen on the same level. Making the other teams in the league think he could go back to the Yanks gets them to the table quicker.I can agree that Boras very well may have misread the market for A-Rod, I just don't see him as reckless enough to plant this story. I also don't think the NYY are ever truly out of the picture when bidding wars are involved, A-Rod's sentiments on NY and all. In this regard, it's always possible he heads back to the NYY, I just don't think this would be a smart way to go about it for A-Rod or Boras. Who knows, though. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Kinsley Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 "We will not negotiate with Scott Boras," a Yankees source said. "He cannot be in the room." All teams should have this policy. Link to post Share on other sites
ZenLunatic Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 That article is pretty wacky. Not sure if it was a plant by Boras, if it was then it would mean the offer by the Yanks is not true and the facts can be easily disproven. I really hope A-rod doesnt go back to the Yanks. Take a pay cut and play for a friendlier team. Just do some more endorsements if you want more money. Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 i'm hoping a team wants Griffey Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Another close one with the votes and, yes, Braun is a hell of a hitter. I just find that disregarding Braun's foibles on defense as well as Tulowitskis excellent skills from both sides of the plate is misfortunate. I personally don't disregard Braun's poor defense, I just think that his offense is enough to make up for it. Here's an article by BP's Joe Sheehan that states my point on the NL ROY more succinctly than I was able to:http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6925 Link to post Share on other sites
ZenLunatic Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 i'm hoping a team wants Griffey me 2, he's still good enough to play. I want to see him rack up some more HRs on his total. Where is he at now? Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Here's an article by BP's Joe Sheehan that states my point on the NL ROY more succinctly than I was able to:http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6925 He makes a good case, although I'm wondering if he made park adjustments before calculating those WARP numbers. Link to post Share on other sites
boywiththorninside Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Mike and the Mad Dog just read an official statement from A-Rod confirming that he did reach out to the Yankees and that he met with the Steinbrenners today. He made no mention of Boras. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Mike and the Mad Dog just read an official statement from A-Rod confirming that he did reach out to the Yankees and that he met with the Steinbrenners today. He made no mention of Boras.Official statement:http://arod.mlb.com/players/rodriguez_alex...sp?story=111407 Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I do recall saying A-rod would end up a Yankee. Still, I was wrong about Torre. Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Still, I was wrong about Torre. You didn't think his nose was huge? Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 This is craziness. Link to post Share on other sites
boywiththorninside Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Official statement:http://arod.mlb.com/players/rodriguez_alex...sp?story=111407 Looks like Boras gets tossed under the bus? Apparently, Bernie Williams did the same thing in 1998. Just when it looked certain he was going to Boston or elsewhere, Bernie told Boras to screw off and went to Steinbrenner on his own to work out a deal to remain in NY. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 You didn't think his nose was huge?I am LOLing. Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 evidently the a-rod deal is done. and yeah, torre's nose is still huge. I hope he gets a zinc oxide endorsement deal out there. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Yeah, A-rod comes off looking a bit crazy in the whole thing, doesn't he? We'll have to wait and see what kind of $$ is offered, though. A-rod/Boras? might come out close to where they wanted to be originally. Not $350 m/10-yr close, but close. Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 not even close. Put me down for 240 Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 not even close. Put me down for 240Depends. Obviously a pay cut is going to happen (he's already forfeited $90 m. by opting out) and I'm assuming no offers from other teams matched what he/Boras thinks he can get from the NYY. I'm assuming he's looking for longevity in his contract, too. Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Mike/Dog are saying its a done deal. Wow. Did I hear $27MM? Link to post Share on other sites
boywiththorninside Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Mike/Dog are saying its a done deal. Wow. Did I hear $27MM? Yeah, they said $27 Million per year. Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Yeah, they said $27 Million per year. Unbelievable. Where are they getting this from? I just tuned in. Is it for 10 yrs? Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Sterling called in and said on a scale of 1-100 being done, it's 101. Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Thank god the Yankees didn't have to break up their dynasty. Link to post Share on other sites
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