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Keegan: A-Rod perfect for KC
Lawrence Journal World, KS - 5 hours ago
... He figures to become the second-greatest left-handed hitting third baseman in Kansas City Royals history, which is saying quite a bit considering George Brett ...


Wed, 11 Oct 2006 05:55:00 GMT

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[Lefty Noob]

Okay, so the odds of this happening are about as good as the odds of Duke playing in the BCS title game, or the Raiders winning the Super Bowl. But Lawrence Journal-World writer Tom Keegan, the author of this article, thinks that Royals GM Dayton Moore should make a run at A-Rod. The offer? According to Keegan, "[3B prospect Alex] Gordon, Mike Sweeney and Angel Berroa to the Yankees in exchange for A-Rod and $8 million."

What are your thoughts on the fantasy deal, here? Is this a trade the Yankees would make?

[EmpireWF]

I don't see why the Yanks would make that deal. They would only get a great third base prospect. What they need is pitching and if anyone makes a solid offer for A-Rod, it would have to surround at least one or two solid young pitchers.

Sweeney is old and hurting and Berroa hasn't improved after his solid rookie season.

[MVB]

Guys, A-Rod does have a no-trade clause....

End of discussion.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by MVB

Guys, A-Rod does have a no-trade clause....

End of discussion.

Oh, come on MVB, you're no fun. Maybe... maybe A-Rod wants to go to a nice quite town where they really don't give a hoot about baseball. Maybe he's looking to play in the anti-New York, and he decides he really wants to finish his career is Royals powder blue. Hey, you never know.

[Trashed]

No way K-Rod is too much like Torre to be traded. A lazy loser who simply doesn't care anymore...in other words the prototypical Yankee of the 21st century. Torre needs K-Rod to show the players how to be a lazy turd just like he is.

[chsbletz]

A-Rod has priced himself out of the world of reality. Only a relatively few teams could afford to pay him, and the fact that he is a habitual flop in the postseason makes him about as desirable as a barbecued dirt sandwich. Why would they bother? He is the worst of two worlds---grossly overpaid and ineptly unproductive (postseason only). All teams fantasize about winning a World Series but, with A-Rod on your team, the chances are slim and none.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by chsbletz

A-Rod has priced himself out of the world of reality. Only a relatively few teams could afford to pay him, and the fact that he is a habitual flop in the postseason makes him about as desirable as a barbecued dirt sandwich. Why would they bother? He is the worst of two worlds---grossly overpaid and ineptly unproductive (postseason only). All teams fantasize about winning a World Series but, with A-Rod on your team, the chances are slim and none.

See that is harsh...because A-Rod can be part of the puzzle for a team to get to the World Series...some teams maybe a good bat away from the post season...if they can have the Yankees take on part of the contract, a deal can be done...though not the Royals...

[EmpireWF]

Originally Posted by Trashed

No way K-Rod is too much like Torre to be traded. A lazy loser who simply doesn't care anymore...in other words the prototypical Yankee of the 21st century. Torre needs K-Rod to show the players how to be a lazy turd just like he is.

I'd stop referring to Alex Rodriguez as K-Rod...it's a bit confusing, what with there being a "real" K-Rod over in Anaheim.

Originally Posted by chsbletz

A-Rod has priced himself out of the world of reality. Only a relatively few teams could afford to pay him, and the fact that he is a habitual flop in the postseason makes him about as desirable as a barbecued dirt sandwich. Why would they bother? He is the worst of two worlds---grossly overpaid and ineptly unproductive (postseason only). All teams fantasize about winning a World Series but, with A-Rod on your team, the chances are slim and none.

I wouldn't say he's priced out of other teams price ranges. He only has a few more years left and Texas already pays about $9 Million per year. The Yankees would obviously take on at least $3-4 Million per. Depending on what prospects are involved, other teams can probably easily afford him.

And all you have to do is check out his playoff numbers as a Mariner and as a Yankee. He just has a mental block as a Yankee.

[MJHMarc]

I am sure that the Royals owner will wip out his wallet if he can grab A-Rod. In the deal, they would probably have to send over Sweeney and DeJesus, their top players. The Yankees might also look into Redman as a possible addition to their faulty bullpen.

I'm not sure if Alex Rodriguez will bring a championship to Kansas City, but he wouldn't hurt?

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

I'd stop referring to Alex Rodriguez as K-Rod...it's a bit confusing, what with there being a "real" K-Rod over in Anaheim.



I wouldn't say he's priced out of other teams price ranges. He only has a few more years left and Texas already pays about $9 Million per year. The Yankees would obviously take on at least $3-4 Million per. Depending on what prospects are involved, other teams can probably easily afford him.

And all you have to do is check out his playoff numbers as a Mariner and as a Yankee. He just has a mental block as a Yankee.

Yep...I think there are plenty of teams that would love to have him...I would love to see him as a Reds.

[MJHMarc]

Why the Reds out of all the teams in the MLB?

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by MJHMarc

Why the Reds out of all the teams in the MLB?

Because I like them... ...like to see A-Rod, Griffey and Dunn hitting in that hitters ballpark...and Cincy ain't no NYC...

[MJHMarc]

He might reach 60 in Colorado, though.

[Trashed]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

I'd stop referring to Alex Rodriguez as K-Rod...it's a bit confusing, what with there being a "real" K-Rod over in Anaheim.

There's a real K-Rod? Boy the times they are a changin'. I gotta check but I get confused cuz the Angels are from both Anaheim and LA so lot a geography goin' on there.