Master_Chief Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 and his Agent have totally disrespected the game of baseball. Coming out with their opt out announcement last night in the 7th inning. If I were an owner, I would not even talk to him. Maybe there is a reason he has had all the time to think about it. He has never played in a world series and I hope he never does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 I'll respect him a lot more if he'll sign with the Dodgers.:D:D As for disrespecting the game, I put the majority of the blame on his agent, Boras. He's the epitome of what is wrong with MLB. Seriously, though, MLB experts have him tagged for either the Angels or the Dodgers. Also, rumors are floating around that Grady Little and the Dodgers are discussing a buyout and that Torre is waiting in the wings to manage the Dodgers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Yeah, the timing of that announcement was a disgrace...plain and simple. I think A-Rod will land with the Angels. I read somewhere that Boras has a luxury box there and is close with their GM. Who cares though, he hasn't won anything... btw- I was reading ESPN the magazine and Buster Only had a unique take on this. What about the Marlins? A-Rod is a legend in Miami- and I'm sure he won't mind the Miami Beach nightlife. They could give A-Rod what he wants, have a roster loaded with young talent, and still have one of the lesser payrolls in the game. Plus, they could deal Cabrera and get even more talent to surround A-Rod. The franchise is getting a new ballpark in 2011, at that time A-Rod will be 35 years old and probably right in the hunt for the all-time homerun record. He could save that franchise. It could happen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Florida can't afford $200 million plus can they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Not sure. When they won the World Series in '97 they had a lot of big name guys with big contracts. Plus, they sign him, they actually might get more than 246 people at their games. So, really he could turn that franchise around and make them into something. But really, the chance of A-Rod becoming a Marlin are as good as me voting for Barak Obama. Like I said, I'm seeing the Angels getting him. BoSox will just resign Lowell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Either way, good for A-Rod. New York fans and media acted like a bunch of fools the last couple of years blaming him for everything under the sun. That guy has had some of the best years ever by a professional baseball player wearing that uniform yet everytime the Yanks lost it was A-Rods fault. You want to point fingers, here you go, point fingers at Damon, Abreu, Mussina, and Clemens to name a few...who are all making huge jack and doing absolutely nothing on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 I'd point the finger at Steinbrenner. He's the one throwing that cash at all of those washed up Vets who are just too old to perform anymore. I don't blame A-Rod at all either. Where else can an MVP be the scapegoat over and over again? I heart New York.:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABuckSlayer Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 I'm a Yankees fan and I'm actually glad he's leaving. I'm so sick of the A-rod hype. He's a great player but the Yankees need to get back to the years when they were winning Championships and they did that with a clubhouse where everyone got along and played the game for the right reasons. They had a good mix of young guys and vets and have a chance for that next season. I love Roger but he's done. They can move Damon too and let Cabrera play CF. They used to play small ball with a mix of power. I miss those days. They need more speed on the bases and some more pitching. They have some good young arms coming up next season and could deal some of the old meat for a good young arm. I'm just curious what the new manager is going do and who he will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Just curious what the new manager is going to do and who he will be. Well, this should answer one of your questions... Girardi expected to accept Yankees offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMn106 Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Good for A Rod. He was never really appreciated in New York. He is one heck of a player. My Tigers should go after him lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Good for A-Rod....seriously? Wow...this guy is a great hitter, but he's making $25 million a year and needs to announce he's wanting out of it during the World Series? What a punk! Screw him....hope he lands with a team that never makes the series! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Well I guess he will stay a Yankee after all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Isn't this basically the same contract he just opted out of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxAgJeepr Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Just a little math... 275 million for 10 years divides down to 27.5 million per year. 162 games per year divided into 27.5 million is $169,753 per game. Average 3 at bats per game, divided into $169,753 per game is $56,584 per at bat. Plus the bonuses for the All Star game, Division Championships, World Series, and eventually breaking the HR record. Not including endorsements. Man, I wish I could hit a ball better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 This contract has a few extras. He's basically having to eat the 21 mil the Yanks would've gotten from the Rangers but with the incentives added for passing Ruth, Aaron and Bonds, it should hit the 300 mil mark easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Plus the bonuses for the Division Championships, World Series. Hopefully he has some help around him...cause so far he has not proved he can play in the post season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Here are a few more stats for the anti-ARod crowd. Jason Giambi 2007 salary 23.4 million .236 BA 14 HR 39 RBI 31 Runs Derek Jeter 2007 salary 21.6 million .322 BA 12 HR 76 RBI 102 Runs Bobby Abreu 2007 salary 15.6 million .283 BA 16 HR 101 RBI 123 Runs Johnny Damon 2007 salary 13 million .270 BA 12 HR 63 RBI 93 Runs Mike Mussina 2007 salary 11.1 million 11-10 5.15 ERA 91 SO Alex Rodriguez 2007 salary 27 million .314 BA 54 HR 156 RBI 143 Runs I'm not justifying the money, but look at what some of these other bums are making compared to what their production is.......which is next to nothing. The Yanks would be near the bottom of the division if it wasn't for ARod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Here are a few more stats for the anti-ARod crowd. Jason Giambi 2007 salary 23.4 million .236 BA 14 HR 39 RBI 31 Runs Derek Jeter 2007 salary 21.6 million .322 BA 12 HR 76 RBI 102 Runs Bobby Abreu 2007 salary 15.6 million .283 BA 16 HR 101 RBI 123 Runs Johnny Damon 2007 salary 13 million .270 BA 12 HR 63 RBI 93 Runs Mike Mussina 2007 salary 11.1 million 11-10 5.15 ERA 91 SO Alex Rodriguez 2007 salary 27 million .314 BA 54 HR 156 RBI 143 Runs I'm not justifying the money, but look at what some of these other bums are making compared to what their production is.......which is next to nothing. The Yanks would be near the bottom of the division if it wasn't for ARod. But what are his stats in the Post Season??? Oh yeah its great he plays well during the regular season but when it really matters where is he then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 What did all those other guys do in the post season?? Nothing. So all the rest of the 15 million + salary guys do nothing in the regular season, nothing in the postseason, and that's all cool right? A-Rod puts the team on his back and by himself gets them into the playoffs, wins another MVP and everybody hates him. Makes sense eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 The only other two players in the history of the game to lead the league in HR's, RBI, and runs and then to go on and win the MVP are Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris...also Yankess, as you know. If I were to tell you before the start of last season, "ARod will have one of the all-time great seasons in the history of the game, matching something only fellow Yanks Mantle and Maris have done...and the New York fans would not want him on their team and constantly rip the guy" no one would ever, ever believe me, but that's exactly what's happening. Like John said, that whole roster is filled with over-paid vets who didn't do anything in the playoffs...ala...Roger Clemens. I don't hear anyone ripping that contract decision or Clemens himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Who is the best ballplayer in the game today??? A-ROD. No doubt about. Quite possibly the best to ever play the game. Simple as that. I hate this salary bulge just as much as anyone. But the Juan Pierre's and JD Drew's out there that are getting WAY more than they're worth bother me more than A-rod getting 27.5. Bottom line?? If Drew is worth 14 mil per year, then A-rod is worth 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I agree ARod is a good good good ball player. I also agree JD Poo is WAY over paid...as many other players. I agree those other overpaid Yankees listed did nothing in the postseason too. I do also know in years past some of those listed (Jeter, Damon, Mussina) HAVE produced in the Post Season.....and ARod has NEVER produced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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