I was reading an ESPN piece earlier today that asked of Alex, "When has he not been about the money," and it made me wonder where this idea comes from. Why is he seen as more greedy than anyone else? He did his service time in Seattle without complaint, was granted free agency, and signed a huge contract because Tom Hicks was dumb enough to offer $100m more than anyone else. That's not greed, that's just being smart.
Not long ago, when a Rangers-Sox trade involving Alex was discussed, he even offered to take a pay cut to make it happen. Now, he's talking about opting out of his deal, which to me just seems like a smart business move.
But why does this "greedy" impression stick? I don't see anything to support it.
2007-07-17
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