Archive for November 15th, 2007

Cynthia Rodriguez

Alex was probably torn between Boras and Cynthia.  Boras is telling him: “Go for the gusto.  You can get $350 million.”  Cynthia is probably saying: “Oh no you don’t.  I like Manhattan.  I’m not going to that smog infested, wildfire California.  Besides, I can go on Regis and Kelly.  We’re staying!  You march into Hank [...]

Good Point

Maybe Cynthia already did so. 

Contract Clause

Hank Steinbrenner is requiring Cynthia Rodriquez to wear a “F….. Scott Boras” T-shirt to opening day in April.

Best article I’ve read so far on this…

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2007/11/15/2007-11-15_hank_steinbrenners_stance_caught_arod_bo-1.html

Seriously… A-Rod

I don’t see how anyone can spin this as a vicotry for Boras.  The bottom line is this: Boras told the Yankees that he wouldn’t even talk unless they started at $350 million.  He also at the time A-Rod opted out, was making statements that A-Rod’s value is even higher when you factor in his worth [...]

So… you have accepted the truth.

I would have loved to have been on the line for some of these telephone conversations yesterday.  A-Rod and Hank Steinbrenner:
A-Rod: Hank Steinbrenner, please.  It’s Alex Rodriguez, no…. the other one.  Thanks.  [waiting on hold... listening to elevator musical rendition of 'Those Were the Days' by Mary Hopkin]
Hank: Alex! What can I do you for?
A-Rod: I [...]