A-Rod's New Deal

by Al Yellon on Dec 14, 2007 4:45 PM CST in Chicago Cubs News

I'm a little surprised no one's mentioned that Alex Rodriguez's 10-year, $275 million deal with the Yankees was finalized yesterday.

Guess there was a little news that was a bit more important. The most interesting things in that linked article are the quotes from A-Rod about how all this was handled -- read between the lines and he absolutely blasts Scott Boras:

Rodriguez said opting out was "a mistake that was handled extremely poorly."

"It was a huge debacle," he said, calling the timing "distasteful and very inappropriate."

A-Rod said Boras gave him the impression the Yankees weren't interested in bringing him back, which surprised him.

"Our goals were not aligned," Rodriguez said. "It felt funny to me."

He said he and Boras agreed the slugger would opt out of his deal, but Rodriguez thought the move would be revealed after the World Series.

"I made mistakes. I've got to look in the mirror. If I had to do it again, I would've called Hank from Day 1 and negotiated myself," Rodriguez said.

Interesting stuff. (Incidentally, I was originally going to make this a diary, inadvertently pushed it to the front page -- but thinking about it again, I think it is front-page worthy.)

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haren

2 dbacks for 6 players

by china423 on Dec 14, 2007 5:27 PM CST reply actions

As for A-Rod's agent, his

last name says it all. Either syllabel captures who he is.

I am happy to see that A-Rod (in the end) took the heat for messing up the timing and how it was handled. He has to control the people around him.

...'nuf said.

I can't wait for 2008!

by LAcarl519 on Dec 14, 2007 5:28 PM CST reply actions

this was almost my first attempt at a diary!

...but I was so consumed with everything else yesterday I didnt get to it..

The question I have is why on earth didn't he fire Boras if he felt that way? Seems bizarre to retain someone who you claim handled your career "extrmely poorly"

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Dec 14, 2007 5:37 PM CST reply actions

Contract

A-Rod had a contract with Boras and He AND Arod opted out. Boras and Arod acted dumb. Arod's about his perception and was naive enough to think he wouldnt be crucified for being an idiot.

Boras still gets his commission, he just wont be needed for another 6-7 yrs (if this new deal even has an opt-out clause).

or maybe Boras has juicy pix of ARod and that stripper chick?

by gmsnctry on Dec 14, 2007 5:59 PM CST reply actions

How do we know that....

... Boras wasn't fired, or had some of his commissions taken away by A-Rod? Sounds like A-Rod was pretty pissed.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Dec 14, 2007 6:54 PM CST up reply actions

He's still listed as a client

As for the commission- I'm sure they could've negotiated a new commission.

Standard rate would have been in contract,no breach of contract filed in NY. Now whether Boras got the same percentage we wont know till I pretext ATT, then contact the IRS to get Boras tax records (or ARod and/or Boras tells us)

by gmsnctry on Dec 14, 2007 11:06 PM CST up reply actions

$275 million deal

Wow!! This A-Rod that you speak of, must be pretty darn good.

Hey Lou, and Foo-koo we're long overdue.

by deadcatbounce on Dec 14, 2007 7:13 PM CST reply actions

A-Rod better start counting the $$ himself ..

.. The absolute megalomania of Boras finally became so stupendous that even A-Rod got tired of it. A-Rod left his brains checked in at the secretary's door. Ding dong.

I guess all ends well. Boras got his comissh. A-Rod got his fat contract and life goes on, baby.

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Dec 14, 2007 7:17 PM CST reply actions

Sosa

Hey Al, while you have removed Sosa from the list of players named in the report, his name is still mentioned in your sentence before the list as a former Cub who was named. Please make the necessary correction as time permits. Thank you and best wishes!

by FrankSereno on Dec 15, 2007 8:22 AM CST reply actions

Thanks for pointing that out.

I'll fix it.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Dec 15, 2007 10:12 AM CST up reply actions

I like the part where......

....Rodriguez says this was all a "huge debacle". Is there such a thing as a small debacle?

It does seem odd that at least so far, Rodriguez hasn't jettisoned Boras. Given him his unearned commission and then publicly send him on his way to mismanage Andruw Jones for the next couple of years. I don't care one whit for Kenny Rogers, but he did fire Boras this off season, to his credit.

I wonder, if the Braves hadn't been so leery of Jones' contract demands, if they would have signed him to a longer deal than the Dodgers did for more money, such as 3 years for $45M or four years for $50-55M. Because if Jones continues to hit like he did last year, who would want him for another multi-year deal in a couple of years?

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Dec 15, 2007 9:46 AM CST reply actions