what will happen to A-rod??? - Page 2 - Talksox

example1 · 07-05-2007, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by a700hitter

How can you say that. The Yankees have more money than anyone plus they'll be playing with $30 million from the Rangers. if ARod stays with the Yanks, he'll get $25 million for the next 3 years and the Yankees can extend him for 4 years for $100 Million. ARod would be getting $175 million over the next 7 years and the Yankees would be paying only $145 million or less than $21 million/year.

He could get 50 HR, 140 RBI SHORTSTOP money.

He could also get the hell out of NY. It hasn't been a good fit from the beginning.

a700hitter · 07-05-2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by example1

He could get 50 HR, 140 RBI SHORTSTOP money.

How much more would that be than $25 million/year for 7 years?

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Originally Posted by example1

He could also get the hell out of NY. It hasn't been a good fit from the beginning.

I agree that he just might want out of NY.

CrespoBlows · 07-06-2007, 12:49 AM

No, if he signs a new contract, Texas is freed from their salary obligation.

One Red Seat · 07-06-2007, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CrespoBlows

No, if he signs a new contract, Texas is freed from their salary obligation.

But it wouldn't be a new contract. It would be an extension of the current contract. Now, I don't know if Texas got some language into the agreement about extending the current contract constitutes a new contract, but short of that knowledge, their money would still be in play.

jacksonianmarch · 07-06-2007, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by One Red Seat

But it wouldn't be a new contract. It would be an extension of the current contract. Now, I don't know if Texas got some language into the agreement about extending the current contract constitutes a new contract, but short of that knowledge, their money would still be in play.

If the yankees add yrs to the contract, then it should be considered an extension and would have no bearing on the current contract that is in place. If the yankees add value to the next 3 yrs, then they could be in a sticky situation.

iSeenHippos · 07-07-2007, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by One Red Seat

But it wouldn't be a new contract. It would be an extension of the current contract. Now, I don't know if Texas got some language into the agreement about extending the current contract constitutes a new contract, but short of that knowledge, their money would still be in play.

LOL

Texas is on the hook throughout the remaining years of this contract, $12 mil this year, and I think that same value the following years. They didn't agree to pay $12 mil to the yankees throughout his entire career should he choose to keep playing under the same terms.

There isn't anywhere for him to play on the Mets, and maybe Boston would pay him 8 yrs/$200 mil(or more) he is looking for, but after that who else is willing to pay that? That's where the money the Rangers pay the next three years gets involved. Teams like the Dodgers, Giants, and Angels become interested if Rodriguez is willing to extend the current deal.

One Red Seat · 07-07-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by iSeenHippos

Texas is on the hook throughout the remaining years of this contract, $12 mil this year, and I think that same value the following years. They didn't agree to pay $12 mil to the yankees throughout his entire career should he choose to keep playing under the same terms.

I'm glad you agree, because my response was to someone suggesting an extension would be a new contract and that Texas would no longer have to kick in. That post is just about the remaining Texas money, not extending it into perpetuity should he stay with the Yankees.

Now, as for your reading comprehension, I recommend the Princeton Review prep courses. I hear they are excellent.

iSeenHippos · 07-07-2007, 06:23 PM

Thanks, but I already graduated from an excellent university. Thanks for the tip on the Princeton Review though, lol.

"Now, I don't know if Texas got some language into the agreement about extending the current contract constitutes a new contract, but short of that knowledge, their money would still be in play."

Do you have to speak like a Texan when discussing Texas?

CrespoBlows wrote one sentence:

"No, if he signs a new contract, Texas is freed from their salary obligation."

CrespoBlows is correct. A-Rod can void his contract, and sign a new one, which frees Texas from their salary obligation. Extending his current contract will not free Texas from their salary obligations.

Did you go to school, or do you just like to say big words and act smart on the internet? A new contract, and an extension of his current contract are two different things.

One Red Seat · 07-07-2007, 06:45 PM

It's pretty clear he's responding to 700's comments about the leverage the Texas money gives the Yankees in negotiating an extension. Thus, we are talking about an extension.

You went to an excellent school? Translation: My parents spent a lot of money on a big name school. Too bad it looks like that jack was wasted.

iSeenHippos · 07-07-2007, 06:59 PM

Yes, an extension. Extending the current contract is not a new contract. If you don't understand, it's okay.

I did go to an excellent school. I'm also going to another excellent school next year. Read into it whatever you want. I only brought it up because you mentioned Princeton Review prep courses. I'm guessing you'll need it more than me, but couldn't care less.

One Red Seat · 07-07-2007, 07:09 PM

Put two and two together, ye of the grand education. Is anyone questioning whether the Texas money is in play in a new contract? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

No, the only discussion of the Texas contribution was brought up by 700, and Crespo's one-liner looks like a response to that idea to me. So, he's either arbitrarily throwing that out there, or he erred in thinking an extension was a new contract. It's pretty simple to get that is where the discussion went if you read the thread with a critical eye, so my original post is correct in that context.

Of course you just couldn't hold back with our smartass "LOL" and jumped right in without checking for traffic.

Another big name school? I hope it takes better than the first.

CrespoBlows · 07-08-2007, 05:00 PM

I'm not sure, but I heard that if A-Rod opts out of his current deal, that would terminate whatever Texas has to pay to the Yankees. If he doesn't opt out, and picks up his player option, Texas is still on the hook.

From all indications, I hear Rodriguez is going to opt out, and then sign a new contract with the Yankees.

That would free Texas from the deal.

jacksonianmarch · 07-08-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CrespoBlows

I'm not sure, but I heard that if A-Rod opts out of his current deal, that would terminate whatever Texas has to pay to the Yankees. If he doesn't opt out, and picks up his player option, Texas is still on the hook.

From all indications, I hear Rodriguez is going to opt out, and then sign a new contract with the Yankees.

That would free Texas from the deal.

that wont happen. If he opts out, the yankees wont pay him dick. If he doesnt opt out but threatens to, the yankees can extend him and keep Texas' pay.

**schillingouttheks** · 07-08-2007, 05:02 PM

The Yankees would be stupid to not attempt to keep him in pinstripes. No matter what he does.

jacksonianmarch · 07-08-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by schillingouttheks

The Yankees would be stupid to not attempt to keep him in pinstripes. No matter what he does.

ARod would be stupid to opt out without checking all avenues with NY. When 46 mil is coming your way via texas, you know the yankees have a leg up on anything you can get on the open market. If he opts out, he isnt returning.