A-Rod to Opt Out

[nemesis04]

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I think the only way they got to this point was b/c A-Rod reached out to the Yankees. I think Cashman and the Yankees have way to much pride to go after him, especially after they've been saying all along if he opts out they won't negotiate with him.

If this deal comes to fruition, I would think Boras and Arod are done.

[pinnacleguy2]

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If this deal comes to fruition, I would think Boras and Arod are done.

I would hope so, for A-Rod's sake. LoL

[CMH]

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If this deal comes to fruition, I would think Boras and Arod are done.

Like I said before, why would it matter?

This is Alex's last deal. He doesn't need Boras after this anyway. So getting rid of him does nothing.

[pinnacleguy2]

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Like I said before, why would it matter?

This is Alex's last deal. He doesn't need Boras after this anyway. So getting rid of him does nothing.

I've never thought about this before, but you do definitely have a good point.

[SPTO]

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I guess Hank Steinbrenner is all bravado. Personally i'd let A-Rod rot and go to some other team for way less money.

Oh well if A-Rod does re-sign with the Yanks he's going to be even more of a target then before from the media and haters.

[pinnacleguy2]

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I guess Hank Steinbrenner is all bravado. Personally i'd let A-Rod rot and go to some other team for way less money.

Oh well if A-Rod does re-sign with the Yanks he's going to be even more of a target then before from the media and haters.

This is true...we shall see what happens.

[nemesis04]

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Like I said before, why would it matter?

This is Alex's last deal. He doesn't need Boras after this anyway. So getting rid of him does nothing.

It doesn't matter! I was just making a general statement, lol.

[Sandman42]

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I'll gladly take him back. I've always been one of his biggest supporters on this board. Who wouldn't want the best player in the game on their team?

[pinnacleguy2]

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I'll gladly take him back. I've always been one of his biggest supporters on this board. Who wouldn't want the best player in the game on their team?

I agree, I've always wanted him to stay with the Yanks. I just wish he never opted out of the deal and went with the extention the Yankees wanted to give him in the first place. It would look a lot better for him and his image.

[oakfan162]

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I guess I'll be glad to keep him off the Angles, but I am getting so tired of Arod stories. It all feels so calculated and every twist of this story seems to get him back on the front page. IDK, I guess I would like to hear about the rest of the MLB's off season.

[Misfit]

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This whole thing is pretty humorous. Hank is all talk, and Arod looks like a fool for opting out of his contract. They deserve each other.

[nyqua]

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If the player opts to negotiate a contract without his agent, he can do so. The team just can't prevent the agent from participating if the player wants him there.

Then A-Rod would have to fire Boras and represent himself.

[davehughes14]

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I'll gladly take him back. I've always been one of his biggest supporters on this board. Who wouldn't want the best player in the game on their team?

Ditto

[deeman11747]

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This is why I really cringed when Hank opened his mouth. You cant burn your bridges while the possibility of him wanting to return still looms. Now if/when you sign him, you look like a tool.

[Gary Armida]

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I guess Hank Steinbrenner is all bravado. Personally i'd let A-Rod rot and go to some other team for way less money.

Oh well if A-Rod does re-sign with the Yanks he's going to be even more of a target then before from the media and haters.

If you could sign him on your own terms, with him coming to you, almost hat in hand, any team would do it. You're getting the best player in baseball (albeit annoying) coming to you to play.

He'll always be a target, but once he starts hitting those things tend to be forgotten. If he ever puts a good postseason together, he will hear even less. NY is like that with a lot of guys.

This is why I really cringed when Hank opened his mouth. You cant burn your bridges while the possibility of him wanting to return still looms. Now if/when you sign him, you look like a tool.

I don't think Hank looks bad here at all. AROD came to them and pretty much is leaving Boras out of the activity. The Yankees are doing things on their terms, and by all accounts this deal will "compensate" them for the Texas money they lost.

Shameless plug: I wrote about this on the site in my sig. Would love to hear thoughts.