what will happen to A-rod???

[zackredsox]

By the begining of next season will A-rod be a Yankee???

[Cocos Disciples]

Yes.

[schillingouttheks]

No.

[lasordas speed dial]

He'll sign with the bums.

[MarkTaylor]

no, why would he? he's on an aging team that isn't getting any better

[ARod2212]

He's not going anywhere. He'll get a s*** ton of money though.

[Thumper]

He's not going anywhere. He'll get a s*** ton of money though.

 

*In best Family Feud Announcer Voice*

SHOW ME MONEY!

 

[$$$]

 

Correct!

 

 

A-Rod isn't going anywhere. The Skankee payroll is too good to leave. That's all it is these days, money.

[Sox fan in Tex]

He has SEVENTY-NINE RBI's and we are still something like 10 days away from the All-Star break. Surely the Yankees wouldn't let A-Rod go.

[Mr Crunchy]

maybe 5 teams can afford him legit

2 in la 1 in chicago and 2 in the al east maybe even the mets if you will

what is he looking for?

quiet stardom with big city promos and no pressure?

west coast

adoration and a mighty challenge?

chitown

staying in the fire or crossing town or moving north??

in any case the heat will be on him like never before if he moves

if he stays he gets the luxury of being accountable for gary sheffield playing in detroit and a pitching staff that would struggle in pawtucket

a no win unless he wins it all situation

hes got 200+m in the bank getting juice up the ass

no alimony as of yet either so the cash is nothing but an ego thing at this stage

30m??

sure

but maybe he take 22 and go to the cubs for 10 years??

who knows whats on his mind,we need to consult his image people

[BSN07]

I was reading an article either at foxsports.comor espn.com. Saying after the series in SF, theres a god chance he signs there. Just thought id throw that out there.

 

 

But in an answer to the thread, I say no, hes somewhere else next season. Signing for more moeny with the Yanks will only induce more pressure and critizm. And he doesn't want that.

[zackredsox]

He has SEVENTY-NINE RBI's and we are still something like 10 days away from the All-Star break. Surely the Yankees wouldn't let A-Rod go.

 

i think the yankees like him but im not sure a-rod likes the yankees

[a700hitter]

I think the Yankees have a huge economic advantage with the $30 million subsidy from Texas. The Yankees would be fools not to offer him a huge extension not to lose that subsidy. If he opts out, the Yankees will lose the subsidy and will not re-sign him.

[TheKilo]

I think the Yankees have a huge economic advantage with the $30 million subsidy from Texas. The Yankees would be fools not to offer him a huge extension not to lose that subsidy. If he opts out' date=' the Yankees will lose the subsidy and will not re-sign him.[/quote']

 

If he opts out he'll get more money from whoever signs him.

[schillingouttheks]

A-Rod will opt out no matter what IMO. I'm pretty sure he can re-sign with the Yankees if he wanted to, but you KNOW that his salary this year is the minimum salary he'll get. By opting out he ensures himself at least the same salary...and in all likelihood, even more.

[a700hitter]

If he opts out he'll get more money from whoever signs him.

How can you say that. The Yankees have more money than anyone plus they'll be playing with $30 million from the Rangers. if ARod stays with the Yanks, he'll get $25 million for the next 3 years and the Yankees can extend him for 4 years for $100 Million. ARod would be getting $175 million over the next 7 years and the Yankees would be paying only $145 million or less than $21 million/year.

[example1]

How can you say that. The Yankees have more money than anyone plus they'll be playing with $30 million from the Rangers. if ARod stays with the Yanks' date=' he'll get $25 million for the next 3 years and the Yankees can extend him for 4 years for $100 Million. ARod would be getting $175 million over the next 7 years and the Yankees would be paying only $145 million or less than $21 million/year.[/quote']

 

He could get 50 HR, 140 RBI SHORTSTOP money.

 

He could also get the hell out of NY. It hasn't been a good fit from the beginning.

[a700hitter]

He could get 50 HR' date=' 140 RBI SHORTSTOP money.[/quote'] How much more would that be than $25 million/year for 7 years?

He could also get the hell out of NY. It hasn't been a good fit from the beginning.

I agree that he just might want out of NY.

[CrespoBlows]

No, if he signs a new contract, Texas is freed from their salary obligation.

[ORS]

No' date=' if he signs a new contract, Texas is freed from their salary obligation.[/quote']

But it wouldn't be a new contract. It would be an extension of the current contract. Now, I don't know if Texas got some language into the agreement about extending the current contract constitutes a new contract, but short of that knowledge, their money would still be in play.

[jacksonianmarch]

But it wouldn't be a new contract. It would be an extension of the current contract. Now' date=' I don't know if Texas got some language into the agreement about extending the current contract constitutes a new contract, but short of that knowledge, their money would still be in play.[/quote']

 

If the yankees add yrs to the contract, then it should be considered an extension and would have no bearing on the current contract that is in place. If the yankees add value to the next 3 yrs, then they could be in a sticky situation.

[iSeenHippos]

But it wouldn't be a new contract. It would be an extension of the current contract. Now' date=' I don't know if Texas got some language into the agreement about extending the current contract constitutes a new contract, but short of that knowledge, their money would still be in play.[/quote']

 

LOL

 

Texas is on the hook throughout the remaining years of this contract, $12 mil this year, and I think that same value the following years. They didn't agree to pay $12 mil to the yankees throughout his entire career should he choose to keep playing under the same terms.

 

There isn't anywhere for him to play on the Mets, and maybe Boston would pay him 8 yrs/$200 mil(or more) he is looking for, but after that who else is willing to pay that? That's where the money the Rangers pay the next three years gets involved. Teams like the Dodgers, Giants, and Angels become interested if Rodriguez is willing to extend the current deal.

[ORS]

Texas is on the hook throughout the remaining years of this contract' date=' $12 mil this year, and I think that same value the following years. They didn't agree to pay $12 mil to the yankees throughout his entire career should he choose to keep playing under the same terms. [/quote']

I'm glad you agree, because my response was to someone suggesting an extension would be a new contract and that Texas would no longer have to kick in. That post is just about the remaining Texas money, not extending it into perpetuity should he stay with the Yankees.

 

Now, as for your reading comprehension, I recommend the Princeton Review prep courses. I hear they are excellent.

[iSeenHippos]

Thanks, but I already graduated from an excellent university. Thanks for the tip on the Princeton Review though, lol.

 

"Now, I don't know if Texas got some language into the agreement about extending the current contract constitutes a new contract, but short of that knowledge, their money would still be in play."

 

Do you have to speak like a Texan when discussing Texas?

 

 

CrespoBlows wrote one sentence:

 

"No, if he signs a new contract, Texas is freed from their salary obligation."

 

CrespoBlows is correct. A-Rod can void his contract, and sign a new one, which frees Texas from their salary obligation. Extending his current contract will not free Texas from their salary obligations.

 

Did you go to school, or do you just like to say big words and act smart on the internet? A new contract, and an extension of his current contract are two different things.

[ORS]

It's pretty clear he's responding to 700's comments about the leverage the Texas money gives the Yankees in negotiating an extension. Thus, we are talking about an extension.

 

You went to an excellent school? Translation: My parents spent a lot of money on a big name school. Too bad it looks like that jack was wasted.

[iSeenHippos]

Yes, an extension. Extending the current contract is not a new contract. If you don't understand, it's okay.

 

I did go to an excellent school. I'm also going to another excellent school next year. Read into it whatever you want. I only brought it up because you mentioned Princeton Review prep courses. I'm guessing you'll need it more than me, but couldn't care less.

[ORS]

Put two and two together, ye of the grand education. Is anyone questioning whether the Texas money is in play in a new contract? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

 

No, the only discussion of the Texas contribution was brought up by 700, and Crespo's one-liner looks like a response to that idea to me. So, he's either arbitrarily throwing that out there, or he erred in thinking an extension was a new contract. It's pretty simple to get that is where the discussion went if you read the thread with a critical eye, so my original post is correct in that context.

 

Of course you just couldn't hold back with our smartass "LOL" and jumped right in without checking for traffic.

 

Another big name school? I hope it takes better than the first.

[CrespoBlows]

I'm not sure, but I heard that if A-Rod opts out of his current deal, that would terminate whatever Texas has to pay to the Yankees. If he doesn't opt out, and picks up his player option, Texas is still on the hook.

 

From all indications, I hear Rodriguez is going to opt out, and then sign a new contract with the Yankees.

 

That would free Texas from the deal.

[jacksonianmarch]

I'm not sure, but I heard that if A-Rod opts out of his current deal, that would terminate whatever Texas has to pay to the Yankees. If he doesn't opt out, and picks up his player option, Texas is still on the hook.

 

From all indications, I hear Rodriguez is going to opt out, and then sign a new contract with the Yankees.

 

That would free Texas from the deal.

 

that wont happen. If he opts out, the yankees wont pay him dick. If he doesnt opt out but threatens to, the yankees can extend him and keep Texas' pay.

[schillingouttheks]

The Yankees would be stupid to not attempt to keep him in pinstripes. No matter what he does.

[jacksonianmarch]

The Yankees would be stupid to not attempt to keep him in pinstripes. No matter what he does.

 

ARod would be stupid to opt out without checking all avenues with NY. When 46 mil is coming your way via texas, you know the yankees have a leg up on anything you can get on the open market. If he opts out, he isnt returning.