A-Rod opts out of contract

[iron81]

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White Sox one time!

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Also, does this mean that Texas is off the hook for the rest of what they're paying the Yankees?

[Riverman]

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JoA,

Isn't Boras pretty well known for convincing his clients to go for free agency even if it's not really in their best interest?

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If Boras consistently screwed over his clients, why would he still have clients?

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You are assuming rational behavior by his clients...bad assumption

[Jurollo]

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White Sox one time!

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Also, does this mean that Texas is off the hook for the rest of what they're paying the Yankees?

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I think so. Big score for the Rangers if this is the case.

[CharlieDontSurf]

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Ya but Jeter doesn't cause as many headaches as Arod. And he has come threw occasionally in big spots.

I honestly can't really recall any huge hit Arod ever came up with in the playoffs short of a homerun in the series vs the Twins.

Giambi has been more money than Arod in big spots.

I know I know...its sample size


but what if in two years into his new 8 year 35 million per deal he's still running bad? Do u think the Yankees want to go thru that ordeal?

Let some other team go thru the headache

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This post severely hurts my head.

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take some advil

[Franchise 60]

Anyone blaming the Yankees for this/saying it is their fault is incredibly retarded.

They opted out because they wanted to opt out, not because they received a bad offer.

They are calling the Yankees bluff, and hoping other teams drive up the price. This is a power play by Boras, and the Yankees really don't have any blame in it.

[LurchySoprano]

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White Sox one time!

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Also, does this mean that Texas is off the hook for the rest of what they're paying the Yankees?

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I'm pretty sure it does mean they are off the hook. Pretty sure ARod opting out saves them like $25 million or so over the next 3 years.

[Jack of Arcades]

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JoA,

Isn't Boras pretty well known for convincing his clients to go for free agency even if it's not really in their best interest?

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If Boras consistently screwed over his clients, why would he still have clients?

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You are assuming rational behavior by his clients...bad assumption

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All I'm doing is waiting for the list of clients Scott Boras screwed over.

Everyone knows Scott's reputation. Players choose him specifically for that reason.

[pergesu]

A-rod signs with Rockies for $12 mil per, 3% interest in Coors. Rockies win WS in 2008,09,11,12,13,16,17,18,20

you heard it here first

[Russ M.]

whats gonna happen in 2010, 2014, and 1015?

[Riverman]

The market value of ARod is much different for each team. The Yankees, with the YES network, value him the most.

Kudos to Cashman, if he sticks to his guns.