Re: possible reason arod signed early?
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Boras probably knew all along the $350 number wasn't gonna happen. he just made it up so when Arod settles for $300 it looks like he gave in.
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Yes, this is the whole [censored] point. Everyone who can't grasp this concept needs to take a class on negotiating tactics.
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Problem is, that wasn't Boras's original negotiating point. He wanted $500 million w/ a possible stake in ownership after A-Rod retired. The $350 million was the low end that Boras was willing to settle for.
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