Wow. You really put some time and effort into your response. I feel priviliged.
As opposed to you, who just pulls stuff out of his ass.
Do you understand the position that Cashman is in if goes against his word and negotiates with A-rod when he opts out? That means he can never be taken serious again we speaks to the media. He would develop a reputation for not being a man of his word. He would lose respect.
He's not going to. I don't know why you bring it up. Cashman's exercising the only leverage he has, basically telling ARod: "If you want to stay a Yankee, I'm giving you every option to do so. I just won't let other teams come in with higher offers to drive your price up. Conversely, we won't drive your price up for others if you want to leave".
Additionally, is it really so far fetched to believe that A-rod could land a $300-$350 million contract??? I don't think it is all. He signed a $250 million contract already and that was over 5 years ago.
It's now the year 2007. Ever heard of inflation? As far as A-rod's money goes....wow you sound naive with your responses.
Think about those numbers. I know it only takes one crazy GM, but think about it. I don't think there's many (if any) teams who are going to commit 30+ million a year to a guy whose last five years of a contract would finish the contract at ages 38-42. That's assuming a 10 year deal. An 8 year deal throws the AAV up to the 40M/year mark, which I just don't think is happening. The only team I can see MAYBE doing that is the Cubs, but their new ownership is not determined yet.
Dude, it's NEVER enough money for a guy like A-rod. He's the highest paid player in baseball and he has the potential to surpass that. He won't turn down that opportunity.
Maybe so. I'm thinking he won't get that money. If the Yankees guarantee him another 180-200M would going for 300 have any impact on his life whatsoever? But who knows, you could be right and he could be all about the money and nothing else.
And lastly, with Torre gone---the Yankess will nose dive. Managers like him don't grow on trees.
I loved Joe Torre. He was a great manager, especially with keeping a clubhouse in order. I don't think too many managers would be able to sit Damon and Giambi as much as he did and get away with it.
That being said, his on field management was suspect the last five years. His bullpen management was atrocious. His use of releivers cost the Yankees dearly in '03 and '04. He tended to stick with veterans and shun youth, unless it was forced upon him. We'll see what happens.