November 14, 200718 yr The Yankees are apparently meeting with Alex Rodriguez in Tampa and are discussing a multi-year deal. Source
November 14, 200718 yr Author A Rod had this statement about the matter (I saw this posted on another message board) "After spending time with Cynthia and my family over these last few weeks, it became clear to me that I needed to make an attempt to engage the Yankees regarding my future with the organization. Prior to entering into serious negotiations with other clubs, I wanted the opportunity to share my thoughts directly with Yankees' ownership. We know there are other opportunities for us, but Cynthia and I have a foundation with the club that has brought us comfort, stability and happiness. As a result, I reached out to the Yankees through mutual friends and conveyed that message. I also understand that I had to respond to certain Yankees concerns, and I was receptive and understanding of that situation. Cynthia and I have since spoken directly with the Steinbrenner family. During these healthy discussions, both sides were able to share honest feelings and hopes with one another, and we expect to continue this dialogue with the Yankees over the next few days."
November 14, 200718 yr Author Rotoworld has this to say: Hank Steinbrenner told Newsday that Alex Rodriguez "wants to be a Yankee." Time for everyone to forgive and forget? If Rodriguez does return for $290 million over 10 years or something similar, the deal could be somewhat backloaded since the Yankees will want it to be perfectly clear as their entire stance about not negotiating with A-Rod was all about the lost money from the Rangers over the next three seasons. As for A-Rod, he'd be the one to come out of the situation looking honest. Whether it was true or not, he had Scott Boras tell the New York Times that he "wanted to know what the composition of the team was going to be" before he committed to staying with the Yankees. He's since seen Joe Girardi named manager, Jorge Posada re-signed and Mariano Rivera likely to follow
November 14, 200718 yr Author Ken Rosenthal notes that A-Rod would need to fire Boras for the Yankees to exclude him from negotiations. Otherwise, it would be a violation of the Basic Agreement.
November 14, 200718 yr Thank you God.... Even tough i'm still a pissed off for him try to leave but hey Baseball is now a buisness so i guess he did what he had to do... Just come home and help us win 1....
November 15, 200718 yr I hope he doesn't end up back with the Schmanks That said, I don't think it would be a good thing for either party, it seems like some bridges were burned here.
November 15, 200718 yr But I already bought my A-Rod Marlins jersey! I bought an Arod Expos jersey off of some street vendor. Bad idea?
November 15, 200718 yr It would be funny if he ends up resigning with the yankees for less money than they originally offered him. Maybe he realized no one can pay close to what the yankees can?
November 15, 200718 yr Maybe he got his feelings hurt when he announced that the Red Sox was #1 on his list but they or the fans didnt want him.
November 15, 200718 yr It is hilarious how poorly Boras and Rodriguez judged the market and team interest.
November 15, 200718 yr Cashman is a fag. He said the Yanks wouldn't pursue A-Rod if he opted out of his contract, and now they're about to sign him again to a bigger contract. A-Rod has the Yankees looking like his Bitch.
November 15, 200718 yr Cashman is a fag. He said the Yanks wouldn't pursue A-Rod if he opted out of his contract, and now they're about to sign him again to a bigger contract. A-Rod has the Yankees looking like his Bitch. Wrong. The yankees will end up paying him the same amount, but the value of the contract will be less. The reason the yankees didnt want to negotiate with him if he opted out, was because they would lose a 21 million subsidy from Texas. The new offer to Arod would be for 21 million dollars less than the original offer. So the yankees would end up paying the same, but Arod would lose out on 21 million.
November 15, 200718 yr Cashman is a fag. He said the Yanks wouldn't pursue A-Rod if he opted out of his contract, and now they're about to sign him again to a bigger contract. A-Rod has the Yankees looking like his Bitch. Dude its the other way around... Arod is right now kissing Yankee ass...
November 15, 200718 yr Cashman is a fag. He said the Yanks wouldn't pursue A-Rod if he opted out of his contract, and now they're about to sign him again to a bigger contract. A-Rod has the Yankees looking like his Bitch. Dude its the other way around... Arod is right now kissing Yankee ass...
November 15, 200718 yr Cashman is a fag. He said the Yanks wouldn't pursue A-Rod if he opted out of his contract, and now they're about to sign him again to a bigger contract. A-Rod has the Yankees looking like his Bitch. Wrong. The yankees will end up paying him the same amount, but the value of the contract will be less. The reason the yankees didnt want to negotiate with him if he opted out, was because they would lose a 21 million subsidy from Texas. The new offer to Arod would be for 21 million dollars less than the original offer. So the yankees would end up paying the same, but Arod would lose out on 21 million. Except that he does now get 10 years garaunteed.
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