A-Rod to Opt Out

[DTX3]

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Torre and A-Rod to the Dodgers...

[chicubsfan20]

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Soriano's in the outfield. DeRosa is at 2nd.

Well I take it they meant Soriano back at 2nd, which I'd rather see DeRosa or Theriot there.
A-Rod with the Cubs lineup, I'd expect to bat 5th also moving A-Ram to 5th and A-Rod to 4th wouldn't seem bad. I don't expect to see Soriano out of that leadoff spot unless its something along the lines of Lee, Ramirez, A-Rod, Soriano batting 3-6.

[TarHeelMan]

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...and that's exactly why this shouldn't come as a surprise.

"OMG I want to be a Yankee they have such a great history blah blah blah"

Yeah right... whatever. The guy has no loyalty. The fans brought this upon their own team, for the record.

Now before every OS Stankee fan comes on here ready to post how "we cheered him like crazy this year," I'd like to point out the steady stream of boos he received last year. Well warranted, but still boo's nonetheless.

Add to the fact that Jeter had a far worse postseason than he did, and got almost no heat for it. If he'd had the same postseason as Jeter this year, he'd have been strung up...

[Lintyfresh85]

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I believe Jeter just hit into another DP.

[deeman11747]

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I doubt he would even resign with them if they went back on their word and pursued him. They planned to offer him an extension of $30+ million per year and he didn't even negotiate with them so it's clear he didn't plan on coming back to New York.

Its possible that right now he thinks another team might be capable of providing the same kind of deal that Yankees could give. All I know is we're most likely screwed without him.

[Porschebenz2001]

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Its possible that right now he thinks another team might be capable of providing the same kind of deal that Yankees could give. All I know is we're most likely screwed without him.

His agent is a tool. He's going to use the Yankees to drive up the price from the Cubs, Dodgers etc. That's what he does.

[snepp]

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I wish I could say I'm surprised. Unfortunately, it's professional baseball and it's all about the money.

Ummm, he's going to be making LESS money by opting out.

[TheMatrix31]

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Add to the fact that Jeter had a far worse postseason than he did, and got almost no heat for it. If he'd had the same postseason as Jeter this year, he'd have been strung up...

The difference is that Jeter has actually done something in the postseason before--many times, actually. Alex Rodriguez hasn't done a damn thing yet.

[deeman11747]

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ha Fox is all over A-Rod to Boston. I can't wait to see "the nation" love the guy after blasting him these last few years.

The only guys on Boston who really expressed any public resentment toward him was Millar and Schilling. Millar's gone and I think Boston would dump Schilling like a bad habit (especially in his old age) if it means A-Rod at short next year.

[ehh]

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It would be priceless if the Yanks win the WS without Torre or A-Rod next year.

Oh well, A-Rod's the best player on the planet but I think it's obvious that The Sons are trying to build a team like the 90's dynasty which was void of any mega-star.

Lowell back in Pinstripes next year? Crede? We need to get some right-handed pop somewhere.

[Porschebenz2001]

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Ummm, he's going to be making LESS money by opting out.

His agent is looking for 30 mil per year.

[deeman11747]

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It would be priceless if the Yanks win the WS without Torre or A-Rod next year.

Oh well, A-Rod's the best player on the planet but I think it's obvious that The Sons are trying to build a team like the 90's dynasty which was void of any mega-star.

Lowell back in Pinstripes next year? Crede? We need to get some right-handed pop somewhere.

Next year will be the year of the pitching. Just like the old days. Joba, Wang, Hughes, hopefully Pettite, maybe some Kennedy, Mussina, with hopefully an improved bullpen (I have a feeling Veras will be the X-factor next year) and it'll be just like the old days.

[ZM Punk]

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Well I take it they meant Soriano back at 2nd, which I'd rather see DeRosa or Theriot there.
A-Rod with the Cubs lineup, I'd expect to bat 5th also moving A-Ram to 5th and A-Rod to 4th wouldn't seem bad. I don't expect to see Soriano out of that leadoff spot unless its something along the lines of Lee, Ramirez, A-Rod, Soriano batting 3-6.

A-Rod would move to the three while everyone would move down in the lineup. Lee and Ramirez aren't on the same level as A-Rod offensively so they definitely wouldn't hit ahead of him. I think the lineup would probably look something like this.

1. Soriano LF
2. DeRosa 2B
3. A-Rod SS
4. Lee 1B
5. Ramirez 3B
6. Floyd RF (Theriot will probably be there against lefties)
7. Soto C
8. Pie/Jones CF ( I think Jones finally gets dealt this offseason)

[Porschebenz2001]

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"Alex's decision was one based on not knowing what his closer, his catcher and one of his statured pitchers was going to do," Boras said. "He really didn't want to make any decisions until he knew what they were doing."

Lol, nice Scott. So opting out isn't a decision?

[ehh]

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His agent is looking for 30 mil per year.

Yup, $300 million is essentially the starting point for this guy. It's going to be very interesting to see who's going to fork over that kind of money especially w. the luxury tax these days. I don't see him going to Anahiem but who knows. If he goes to Wrigley he may hit 1,000 dingers by the time he hangs up his cleats.