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A-Rod Flinches

H Homerun041,000+ posts
The New York Yankees are getting close to re-signing third baseman Alex Rodriguez to a multi-year contract that would pay him as much as $290 million, multiple baseball sources told MLB.com

A-rod talks with Yankees without Boras

I am sure that he was feeling the pressure that not very many other clubs could get close to the deal and have a chance to win.
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T theEH1,000+ posts
Never say never come's to mind.

It's a Business.
And thats how The Club and the Player should approuch it.
You can't let emotion get involved.

How well can the Club sell you to the fan base.

Everybody think's it's all about the Talent.
Talent is just a Small part of what goes into these high dollar contract's.

ARod will make Money for whomever he play's for.
He sells Merchandice, and lot's of it.
EH
H Homerun041,000+ posts
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Originally posted by RJM:
I felt if he went to another team and won a World Series the noose "he couldn't handle the pressure of NY and do it there" would have always hung around his neck.


If he were to go to another team and win the World Series, he would have the supposed noose with pinstripes (hopefully PC) as a tie with a very big smile on him face. Any player nowadays would not care which team he played for just as long as he is part of a World Series Winning Team!
RJMRJMHSBaseballWeb member since 2007
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Originally posted by Homerun04:
quote:
Originally posted by RJM:
I felt if he went to another team and won a World Series the noose "he couldn't handle the pressure of NY and do it there" would have always hung around his neck.


If he were to go to another team and win the World Series, he would have the supposed noose with pinstripes (hopefully PC) as a tie with a very big smile on him face. Any player nowadays would not care which team he played for just as long as he is part of a World Series Winning Team!
I meant from a media standpoint. Especially the New York media which has tremendous influence.
H Homerun041,000+ posts
quote:
Originally posted by RJM:
quote:
Originally posted by Homerun04:
quote:
Originally posted by RJM:
I felt if he went to another team and won a World Series the noose "he couldn't handle the pressure of NY and do it there" would have always hung around his neck.


If he were to go to another team and win the World Series, he would have the supposed noose with pinstripes (hopefully PC) as a tie with a very big smile on him face. Any player nowadays would not care which team he played for just as long as he is part of a World Series Winning Team!
I meant from a media standpoint. Especially the New York media which has tremendous influence.


Missed that! They will certainly will have a field day anyway! Come back, leave and loose, leave and win....
RJMRJMHSBaseballWeb member since 2007
I believe behind closed doors the Red Sox were hoping Lowell wouldn't sign so they could go after ARod. They have to be concerned about Lowell's productivity two, three years down the road. They could have made ARod's contract fit their budget. Manny is gone after next year.
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RJMRJMHSBaseballWeb member since 2007
From neitherherenorthere.com Smile

Actually, there were two articles in the Boston Globe. One expressed concern over Lowell's ability to produce in two or three years given his age. The second was about how the Red Sox could afford ARod. Aside from Manny being off the books after next season, there's an expectation Crisp will be traded, Clement will not be resigned and Schilling will probably be playing for less and gone after next season. There would also be the reduction of Lowell's salary if they didn't sign him. Given the Sox will need a big bat behind Ortiz after next season and piecing the two pieces of logic (articles) together, it makes sense. It's not inside information. I said, "I believe....."

Now the Sox have to either ante up to keep from losing Lowell or go after Cabrera or Adkins. The Yankees aren't out of the picture yet. They supposedly pursuing Lowell for first base.
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RJMRJMHSBaseballWeb member since 2007
I'm not sure about Manny. Management has dealt with a lot with him. His numbers dropped significantly this year. He's had back to back years with injuries. If his numbers don't go back to 30, 100 I can't see them making an offer. Then as always with older players, there's their percieved value (dollars and length of contract) and management's view of the situation.

I can see them signing Lowell and hoping for the best. He's supposed to be a great clubhouse guy, which counts for something. I'd hate to see him in the Yankees clubhouse (as a 1b) helping turn them into a cohesive team unit.
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H Homerun041,000+ posts
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Originally posted by Homerun04:
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Originally posted by RJM:
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Originally posted by Homerun04:
quote:
Originally posted by RJM:
I felt if he went to another team and won a World Series the noose "he couldn't handle the pressure of NY and do it there" would have always hung around his neck.


If he were to go to another team and win the World Series, he would have the supposed noose with pinstripes (hopefully PC) as a tie with a very big smile on him face. Any player nowadays would not care which team he played for just as long as he is part of a World Series Winning Team!
I meant from a media standpoint. Especially the New York media which has tremendous influence.


Missed that! They will certainly will have a field day anyway! Come back, leave and loose, leave and win....


Well the New York papers already starting in on him with some great headlines:

"New York Flipper"

"A-Rod comes Crawling Back"

A picture of A-Rod and wife Cynthia:
"We Love (heart) New York"

The NY paper headlines come with the territory!
CM Coach May1,000+ posts
Great player. He makes alot of money. He will stay a Yankee. They will not get better until they get some quality starting pitching. Outside of that who cares? Over blown situation that really doesnt matter. The teams with the big pay rolls will be at the top year in and year out. The others will every once in awhile have a good year but for the most part remain bottom feeders.
Dad04Dad045,000+ posts
CM, is correct. They have done as well as the pitching. They have some nice prospects that can really help them if A) they get some innings in the book B) they stay healthy.

There is a little concern Joe Girardi didn't manage two of the young Marlin starters well. Josh Johnson and Anibel Sanchez are excellent pitchers who had surgery right after Girardi left. It's probablty coincidence, and if not Joe is probably a better manager anyway. Sanchez threw a no hitter and Johnson looks like a #1 or #2 guy when he is healthy.

They are gunna pay Arod $25 million. He is certainly worth it, but they will need to replace Pettitte and Mussina eventualy, maybe this year.
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