Alex Rodriguez back in New York? The Odds Might be Higher Than You Think
Part 1: Rodriquez Back to New York City: New York Might Have a New KING OF QUEENS
(Part 1 of a four part series that looks into the teams that Alex Rodriguez Could Sign With)
10/31/07-- Dexter Sports
He is a legend swirled in the euphoria of the Yankee History. He stands tall among the elites: Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig and others that have painted Yankee History into the beautiful combines of Yankee Stadium. Alex Rodriguez was a part of that, until Sunday night, when he announced that he would opt out of the Highest Contract in Sports History. Now, the possibility that potentially baseball's greatest player will end up on his fourth team in his lustrous career is almost evident. But is it? The Yankees could be real players in the Hunt for The League's Mr. Baseball.
Though the Yankees felt that Rodriguez comes back if he accepts the extension, I think that if the right team comes a calling, The Yankees wont hesitate to pull the trigger. Scott Boras, Alex Rodriguez's agent knows this and will play hardball to get his player and his own self more money. I cannot see the Yankees not being a factor, and because George Steinbrenner is still CEO of this franchise, I cannot see the Yankees giving up. Though it isn't completely out of the question, I doubt Alex Rodriguez will return to Yankee Stadium wearing Yankee Pinstripes.
Final Line: Yankees Part ways, but fight to keep him out of Boston.
Ranking: 8 of 8
Alex Rodriguez The New KING of QUEENS: Odds Not likely
Willie Randolph hangs his head in shame. Carlos Beltran and the rest of the Mets Offense cannot believe the season is over. Pedro Martinez was just getting started, but then it all came crashing down. After a disastrous end to a promising playoff run, Alex Rodriguez could be all the Mets need, and I wouldn't put it past them to make the move. For Willie Randolph, the former Yankee Bench Coach, it was just a ride on the seven train, and it could be the Same for
Alex Rodriguez
Though it doesn't seem feasible, do not doubt for a second the Mets GM Omar Minaya will be in contact with this off-season's prized possession. Money will not be the issue, as the Mets have a plethora of it, but a major factor will be where to play the third baseman. The Mets current face of the Franchise, David Wright could be moved to first base, but that leaves slugging First Baseman Carlos Delgado out of the picture. The mets are sold that Jose Reyes is the shortstop of the future, and with the cannon he has, I cannot see a move to second base. The Mets dire need for Starting Pitching and a solid setup man could easily out way the option of signing Rodriguez. The Mets though would be an interesting fit, and the mets might be willing to trade of their premier infielders for pitching depth. Though the Mets are a prime team to put up a run for Rodriguez money-wise, It is a reach to assume Alex Rodriguez will move cross town and sign a lengthy contract
Final Line: Mets sit in a good situation and can always fork out money. Picking up Rodriguez would give the front office flexibility in putting a package together for a young starter, but the possibility is a reach
Ranking: 6 of 8
-JoeyD
(Part 1 of a four part series that looks into the teams that Alex Rodriguez Could Sign With)
10/31/07-- Dexter Sports
He is a legend swirled in the euphoria of the Yankee History. He stands tall among the elites: Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig and others that have painted Yankee History into the beautiful combines of Yankee Stadium. Alex Rodriguez was a part of that, until Sunday night, when he announced that he would opt out of the Highest Contract in Sports History. Now, the possibility that potentially baseball's greatest player will end up on his fourth team in his lustrous career is almost evident. But is it? The Yankees could be real players in the Hunt for The League's Mr. Baseball.
Though the Yankees felt that Rodriguez comes back if he accepts the extension, I think that if the right team comes a calling, The Yankees wont hesitate to pull the trigger. Scott Boras, Alex Rodriguez's agent knows this and will play hardball to get his player and his own self more money. I cannot see the Yankees not being a factor, and because George Steinbrenner is still CEO of this franchise, I cannot see the Yankees giving up. Though it isn't completely out of the question, I doubt Alex Rodriguez will return to Yankee Stadium wearing Yankee Pinstripes.
Final Line: Yankees Part ways, but fight to keep him out of Boston.
Ranking: 8 of 8
Alex Rodriguez The New KING of QUEENS: Odds Not likely
Willie Randolph hangs his head in shame. Carlos Beltran and the rest of the Mets Offense cannot believe the season is over. Pedro Martinez was just getting started, but then it all came crashing down. After a disastrous end to a promising playoff run, Alex Rodriguez could be all the Mets need, and I wouldn't put it past them to make the move. For Willie Randolph, the former Yankee Bench Coach, it was just a ride on the seven train, and it could be the Same for
Alex RodriguezThough it doesn't seem feasible, do not doubt for a second the Mets GM Omar Minaya will be in contact with this off-season's prized possession. Money will not be the issue, as the Mets have a plethora of it, but a major factor will be where to play the third baseman. The Mets current face of the Franchise, David Wright could be moved to first base, but that leaves slugging First Baseman Carlos Delgado out of the picture. The mets are sold that Jose Reyes is the shortstop of the future, and with the cannon he has, I cannot see a move to second base. The Mets dire need for Starting Pitching and a solid setup man could easily out way the option of signing Rodriguez. The Mets though would be an interesting fit, and the mets might be willing to trade of their premier infielders for pitching depth. Though the Mets are a prime team to put up a run for Rodriguez money-wise, It is a reach to assume Alex Rodriguez will move cross town and sign a lengthy contract
Final Line: Mets sit in a good situation and can always fork out money. Picking up Rodriguez would give the front office flexibility in putting a package together for a young starter, but the possibility is a reach
Ranking: 6 of 8
-JoeyD
