jenbobblehead Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 well, good luck to him. what a weird situation. in Boston you have the team posting on blogs and websites about how the red sox have to keep mike lowell--did any of A-rod's team mates do that? I just hope that him going back to NY means that the red sox can concentrate on keeping Lowell. Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 dunno. I'd read Tweedy's blog before I read the blog of some athlete Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Lowell already has a deal with the Angels. 101 out of 100 on a being done scale. Link to post Share on other sites
boywiththorninside Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Unbelievable. Where are they getting this from? I just tuned in. Is it for 10 yrs? WFAN is reporting 10 years/$275 million. I don't know where they are getting the numbers from. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 WFAN is reporting 10 years/$275 million. I don't know where they are getting the numbers from.Which wouldn't be a pay cut but is substantially less than he/Boras thought he could get after opting out. Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 and significantly more than the 240 I predicted Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 (Paraphrased) statement from the Chief Operating Officer of the Yanks just read on WFAN: "Talks are ongoing as we speak. Nothing definitive to report at this moment. We are hopeful." When asked if Boras is involved -- response: "No Comment." Wow. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 How can Boras not have his tentacles on this in some way, though? Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 i have a very very very hard time believing that even the Boras "slight" isn't completely scripted. It makes no sense, but i just don't believe that Boras would at any time maneuver himself into a situation like this. Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Sounds like a pay cut for Boras. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 i have a very very very hard time believing that even the Boras "slight" isn't completely scripted. It makes no sense, but i just don't believe that Boras would at any time maneuver himself into a situation like this. That's the rub right there. It doesn't add up. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I don't understand any of this. Literally. I know A-Rod plays baseball and Scott Boras is his agent and the Yankees are all felonious lemon partyers, and that's about all. Link to post Share on other sites
ZenLunatic Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I am disappointed in A-rod going back to the Yanks. A 10year deal, not bad for opting out. $27 million will still be alot in baseball for years to come. Looks like Boras is out da door. I agree that he didnt set this up, doesnt make sense to. Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Maybe it was a ruse to get the Red Sox to let Mike Lowell go. Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Acres Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Wow, perhaps the days of Boras being such a power player may be over. Good riddance, frankly. If any of this is true, I'm glad that A-Rod has decided to not be led around on a leash by Boras like he has his entire career. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Dumb move by the Yankees. Eckstein is still out there. Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 i think this was a "face saving" measure. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Talk of 10/$280 w/ incentives to possibly push it over $300 M.: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/base...guez/index.html Link to post Share on other sites
boywiththorninside Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Lowell is still on the Yankees' radar Lowell at first? In the Bronx? What are the odds? Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Lowell is still on the Yankees' radarLowell at first? In the Bronx? What are the odds?Channel 7 news (out of Boston) reported last night that there are four teams who have offered Lowell a four year contract: the Angels, Braves, Cardinals, and Yankees. Link to post Share on other sites
boywiththorninside Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 What are the Red Sox offering? 3 years? Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Lowell is still on the Yankees' radar Lowell at first? In the Bronx? What are the odds?Could happen, except that Lowell has never played first base before and has stated he doesn't want to play first base. Lowell's looking for a 4-yr. contract at around $14 mm. per. I don't think the Sox want to do that so if he doesn't get re-signed by BOS I could see any of the other three teams showing overt interest to be more of a reasonable place for him to land than NY. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 What are the Red Sox offering? 3 years?Yes. Somewhere around $11-13mm./yr I believe. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 The Sox are being smart in not offering the 4th year. I'd be surprised if he's worth the contract by the 2nd year. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 The Sox are being smart in not offering the 4th year. I'd be surprised if he's worth the contract by the 2nd year.This is what's been boggling me about all this. Next year ain't coming nowhere close to this year, no matter where he is. Link to post Share on other sites
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