[vincesanity82]

Since Scott Boras feels that Alex Rodriguez's looming free agency is more valuable than any other player's, he will undoubtedly recommend that Rodriguez, 32, forgo the potential $91 million left on his deal. Boras would not estimate what Rodriguez could make on the open market, but it is believed that Boras could seek a 10-year contract for $300 million for his client. Boras was aware of what Rodriguez said about New York, but noted that he had other options. The Angels, the Cubs, the Red Sox, the White Sox, the Dodgers and the Mets are teams that could pursue Rodriguez. -- NY Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/09/sp...ts&oref=slogin

[EmpireWF]

The Mets won't pursue A-Rod. I have a tough time thinking Boras can get a team to spend $300 million for A-Rod, with over $30 million a year on the best player in the game. Who's going to pony up that kind of money? Angels won't. Would Boston spend that kind of money?

[Lefty Noob]

I know A-Rod's an MVP calibur player, but man... $30 mill for a guy who chokes in the playoffs? Ain't gonna happen.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

I know A-Rod's an MVP calibur player, but man... $30 mill for a guy who chokes in the playoffs? Ain't gonna happen.

Exactly, where was he in the playoffs?? 300 mil is a bit much, actually its way too much..

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

Exactly, where was he in the playoffs?? 300 mil is a bit much, actually its way too much..

Right , $300 mill - I meant $30 mill per season. Way too much. If Boras get's that, he's the best con artist on the planet.

[azrael492]

Do you think the Red Sox would take him just to get him away from the yankees.

[bears9]

Originally Posted by azrael492

Do you think the Red Sox would take him just to get him away from the yankees.

If I had the money I would take A-Rod for me. Not to keep him away from the Yanks

[ThePundit]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

I know A-Rod's an MVP calibur player, but man... $30 mill for a guy who chokes in the playoffs? Ain't gonna happen.

You can' look at this situation from a baseball standpoint, only.

You have to look at it from a business standpoint. The YES network is worth billions. And A-Rod is a major reason why so many people tune in. The Yankees only started drawing 4 million people when A-Rod came to the team. So from a $ standpoint, even if they pay him that money, it's probably a good business deal.

Here's what I think is going to happen: The Yanks will give him let's say 30million for 8 years AND a piece of the YES network. Even 1% is worth millions.

[Lefty Noob]

Are less people going to watch the Yankees play on YES because A-Rod's not there? I seriously doubt it.

[EmpireWF]

Casual fan base Lefty. The Yankees have a bunch.

It will make Cashman look like a fool if he does negotiate with A-Rod if he opts out.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Right , $300 mill - I meant $30 mill per season. Way too much. If Boras get's that, he's the best con artist on the planet.

I don't think a payroll can sustain that kind of insanity...I like to see something like a cap of $15 and a % of revenue etc for future deals....

[legend]

If the Rangers paid him what they did, the Yankees will ante up. Pundit is right when he says they will make it up on the side. They can't risk him going to Boston and winning there, although I personally think he will never win anything anywhere, his punishment by the baseball gods for grabbing all this money, which I guess you can't begrudge anyone.

[ThePundit]

Can you imagine the revenue the Yankees must be raking in? It's unbelievable.

[suedon70]

I heard on Mike & Mike this morning that a friend of Peter Gammons paid for season tickets at the new Yankee Stadium expected to open in 2 years. Seats behind home plate cost the guy over $800,000 for just one year!!!!! He said for that money, no one wants to see anyone play 3rd base with less talent than A-Rod....

[legend]

That cannot be correct, as it would mean those seats are almost ten grand a game. Maybe I'm out of touch with stadium prices these days.