whomper Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 MLB is pissed and rightfully so..ARod is a headcase getting led around by his shorthairs by Boras..Sure Boras is masking him ridiculous money but the timing of the announcement was pathetic MLB ' very disappointed' with timing of A-Rod's announcement Oct. 29, 2007 CBSSports.com wire reports NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball had this message for Alex Rodriguez and agent Scott Boras: Shame on you. Boras announced during Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday night that A-Rod was opting out of the final three seasons of his contract with the New York Yankees. The timing left baseball officials livid, and Boras apologized Monday evening, just after Rodriguez filed with the players' association and became a free agent for the first time since 2000. "We were very disappointed that Scott Boras would try to upstage our premier baseball event of the season with his announcement," Bob DuPuy, baseball's chief operating officer, said Monday in an e-mail to the Associated Press. "There was no reason to make an announcement last night other than to try to put his selfish interests and that of one individual player above the overall good of the game," DuPuy said. "Last night and today belong to the Boston Red Sox, who should be celebrated for their achievement, and to the Colorado Rockies, who made such an unbelievable run to the World Series." Boras said causing a distraction was an unintended consequence. "I apologize to the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies and their players, Major League Baseball and its players, and baseball fans everywhere for that interference," he said in a statement. "The teams and players involved deserved to be the focus of the evening and honored with the utmost respect. The unfortunate result was not my intent, but is solely my fault. I could have handled this situation better, and for that I am truly sorry." Red Sox fans sure took notice fast. After their team won the title for the second time in four seasons, they stood behind the visitors' dugout at Coors Field and chanted: "Don't sign A-Rod!" "Kind of strange timing," Red Sox president Larry Lucchino said after Boston completed its sweep of Colorado. New York, which failed to make the World Series in all of Rodriguez's seasons, maintained Monday that it will not attempt to re-sign A-Rod now that he has opted out. "No chance," Hank Steinbrenner, a son of owner George Steinbrenner, said Monday at Legends Field. "Not if it's made official." Hank Steinbrenner did not make much of Boras' timing. "It doesn't matter to me," he said. "But I'm sure there's a lot of people that aren't very happy about it. Other baseball people, the commissioner's office, the Red Sox." Hank Steinbrenner said the team left messages with Rodriguez, and "we really wanted to meet with him." "We wanted him to stay a Yankee. We wanted to let him know how much we wanted him," he said. "The bottom line is ... do we really want anybody that really doesn't want to be a Yankee? How the heck can you do that? Compare him with (Derek) Jeter. Jeter, since he was a little kid, all he ever wanted to do was play shortstop for the Yankees. That's what we want." New York was preparing to offer Rodriguez a four- or five-year extension worth between $25 million and $30 million annually and had hoped to meet with A-Rod to present the offer. "We expressed our interest in keeping him in pinstripes, and requested the opportunity to convey those feelings to him directly with the Steinbrenner family in an open, face-to-face dialogue," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said in a statement. Cashman sounded as if Rodriguez's stay in the Bronx was over. "Alex was a key part of our success over the last four seasons, and I appreciate having the opportunity to work with him," he said. "I only wish we could have raised a championship trophy together during his time here, which was the ultimate goal we all shared." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I agree whomp Arod is and has always been only for AROD ..he is not a team player and has not made any team better that he has played for ...most improve right after he leaves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I hope he winds up on a team that wins 60 games a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I hope he winds up on a team that wins 60 games a year again. Fixed I sure Boras will put him in a great situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 We have an opening at 3B in Minnesota...... FWIW, I think he'll join the Cubs. He's done in pinstripes, the Sox won't sign him, the Mets might but if Cuban buys the Cubs he'll pay whatever it takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pig devilz Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 (edited) Cashman sounded as if Rodriguez's stay in the Bronx was over. "Alex was a key part of our success over the last four seasons..." success. Edited October 31, 2007 by pig devilz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Clearly Boras has someone lined up for him already with money that exceeds that contract. NO WAY that twat walks away from that kind of money without a better deal in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Maybe he could play for the Royals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Anyone want to venture a guess where he's going? I had the Mets as possibles and the Cubs as certainties if Cuban buys them but I can't think who else could afford him, assuming he doesn't go to Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMF Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Anyone want to venture a guess where he's going? I had the Mets as possibles and the Cubs as certainties if Cuban buys them but I can't think who else could afford him, assuming he doesn't go to Boston. I will say the Dodgers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I will say the Dodgers Good call with Torre likely to be the manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Anyone want to venture a guess where he's going? I had the Mets as possibles and the Cubs as certainties if Cuban buys them but I can't think who else could afford him, assuming he doesn't go to Boston. If he came to Boston, would he grow dreadlocks? I seriously can't see him on the Red Sox. The team has a character, and he doesn't fit in so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 If he came to Boston, would he grow dreadlocks? I seriously can't see him on the Red Sox. The team has a character, and he doesn't fit in so good. My take too. So, we have Dodgers, Mets, Cubs. Any more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMF Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 (edited) If he came to Boston, would he grow dreadlocks? I seriously can't see him on the Red Sox. The team has a character, and he doesn't fit in so good. Honestly I think he is going to try to go somewhere where there is not as much pressure. I think the Sox will really have to outbid everyone in order to get him. He did not even talk to the Yanks and I think this shows how much he wants out of the spotlight. Edited October 31, 2007 by SMF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoops Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Honestly I think he is going to try to go somewhere where there is not as much pressure. I think the Sox will really have to outbid everyone in order to get him. He did not even talk to the Yanks and I think this shows how much he wants out of the spotlight. Agree. Dodgers are a good fit as are the Angels and Cubs. I think thats about it unless some team wants to committ 1/4-1/2 of their payroll to this guy. This is one case where I hope the Sox front office listens to the fans. I'd love to see Lowell back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 (edited) He would be a horrible fit in Boston ISMHO..They like a blue collar clubhouse guy like Lowell that performs in the playoffs over a pretty boy regular season Jaugernaut..I think he goes to the Cubs or Mets.. Edited October 31, 2007 by whomper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Giants. They need/want the big name to fill in Bond' void, can easily make room at 3B for him and need a bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 My take too. So, we have Dodgers, Mets, Cubs. Any more? Atlanta They are clearing salaries and moved Renteria. Chipper could move into the OF again or A-Rod could move back to SS. I think they Mets could make a run at him (as a SS with Wright) but it may push their payroll too high. Cubs won't pay and probabaly can't get Cuban in as an owner (and probably not in time). Red Sox aren't that stupid. I think Atl or the Angels are the best bets. Philly needs a 3B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 The Toledo Mud Hens have made ARod an offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pig devilz Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 thats funny Atomic... nobody will pay him 35mil per for 10.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phazool Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Just call him "Mr. Optober" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 thats funny Atomic... nobody will pay him 35mil per for 10.... Yeah, I just read he (more likely his agent) is looking for $350 million over 10 years. No-one will have any interest in that, not even Cuban. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Yeah, I just read he (more likely his agent) is looking for $350 million over 10 years. No-one will have any interest in that, not even Cuban. Heard today on espn radio that the Pittsburgh Pirates organization is worth around $275 million. They said they'd have to give Arod the entire organization plus $75 million Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiL10(s)ArEaJoKe Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 As a Rangers fan I couldn't be HAPPIER. Let someone else pay his 25 mil salary. Now maybe the Rangers can get over A-rod and move on, like going out and signing some quality pitchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever in debt to mo lewis Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 He would be a horrible fit in Boston ISMHO..They like a blue collar clubhouse guy like Lowell that performs in the playoffs over a pretty boy regular season Jaugernaut..I think he goes to the Cubs or Mets.. i beg to differ...i think boston is perfect for him...of course i want to keep lowell and have a-rod at SS...mannys contract is up at the end of 08...and although i think manny wants to reup and end his career in boston...you just never know...and you must be able to provide protection for big pop and the loose atmosphere of that team and clubhouse will help him thrive...i dont think you can underestimate the difference in clubhouses between ny and boston although i think its highly unlikely..i know the red sox will at least explore it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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