NEW YORK -- The Yankees were informed they would not be able to meet with Alex Rodriguez unless they presented a contract offer of at least $350 million.
With that much of money, he can own the Marlins and the Devil Rays.
Do you think he is being greedy now? Give me your thoughts.
2007-11-03 03:25:18 · 12 answers · asked by julian192001 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
we all know that no athlete "truly" is worth that money....but in today's sports world, it's what the market truly will bear....with an agent like boras he's likely to get a contract in that range because there's always a sucker owner who is willing to pay just that....hence, the astronomical salary demands...
is this kind of money ruining sports?...what about the franchises that can't afford it?
of course it's greed...especially in A-Rod's case?...when is it ever enough?....instead of building a legacy with the yankees....he chooses to be a greedy "gypsy" traveling from team to team just for the money....
the best player in baseball already going to his 4th team?...c'mon get real...
2007-11-03 03:36:13 · answer #1 · answered by Rob 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does ANYONE here understand the very important difference between "demand" and "opening negotiation pitch"?
Boras may as well ask for $350M, because, well, why not? If some ownerfish takes that bait, his job is over quickly and Team ARod scores more than they sincerely could have hoped for. And it makes headlines, keeping Alex in the spotlight, and this alone has value. (Boras really is good at what he does, though I give him a big thumbs-down for the "leak it during the last game of the Series" stunt. That was just wrong.)
But the owners aren't going to take that bait. Teams that really want in on the action will make their own first offers, Alex will narrow down his preferred teams, and then they'll get down to brass-tacks dealing.
And, remember, last time he got a quarter-billion blockbuster, and has taken home two (soon three) AL MVPs under that deal. So he has delivered what he's been hired for. (I'm ignoring that postseason thing. Worse has been done by other greats.)
2007-11-03 04:33:36 · answer #2 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is simple. A-Rod wanted to leave New York. Why not ask for an astronomical amount of money which you know the Yanks won't pay. Then he opts out and it looks like he made an effort. Just because he asked the Yanks for 350 doesn't mean he isn't willing to play for less somewhere else.
2007-11-03 05:28:58 · answer #3 · answered by Dave S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something is only worth the price that somebody is willing to pay for it. If some idiot owner gives A-Rod that kind of money then he's worth it . Some team like the Giants is going to pull out a pencil and figure out that if signing A-Rod will increase their attendance by 800,000 fannies a year and their average ticket price is $ 50.00 then they have the potential to increase their revenue by $40,000,000,thereby justifying his salary.
If nobody can make a calculation that can economically justify his asking price , then whatever salary he does eventually get will be at the price point that the market can bear.
2007-11-03 04:40:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's pretty extreme. He hasn't solved the world hunger crisis, nor has he cured cancer. I love baseball, and I rarely say things to bring down the game, but no matter how good you are, no matter how much money you could make, can't some players just play for love of the game like old school baseball? He doesn't need $350 million, I mean, why doesn't he just ask for the state of Idaho while he's at it...
2007-11-03 05:21:12 · answer #5 · answered by JimBo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No athlete is worth that kind of $$$, but someone will give him a big contract though. Why do fans blame A-Rod for making big bucks when it's the owners who pay them. Do the same fans who whine about A-Rod's yearly salary complain about actors like Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington when they make millions per movie they make? If the owners want to shell out big bucks, blame them
2007-11-03 03:40:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion A-rod aint worth $350.
More like $200.
2007-11-03 03:28:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 15:08:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one is worth that much money. I think every team in the league should not attempt to sign him so he'll have to lower his demand. 350 million is ridiculous. The MLB should force them to lower the price.
2007-11-03 04:11:27 · answer #9 · answered by red4tribe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way is he worth that much money.
He wants a 10 year deal, and no one is going to give it to him. I bet he will get a 5 year deal at best, with incentives.
HR production tends to drop off quite a bit after such a big year.
2007-11-03 07:08:00 · answer #10 · answered by zeal4him 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋