Yankees Will Trade Arod if Arod Asks to Be Traded

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Ken Rosenthal writes in his article that Rodriguez will not be shopped unless he or his agent, Scott Boras, request that he is traded.

 

They'd move A-Rod, but they don't want to make the first move," one rival general manager told FOXSports.com on Tuesday. "They don't want to go to Boras and ask (Rodriguez) to waive his no-trade (clause). They want Boras to ask them."

 

Ultimately, Alex Rodriguez is in control of his future. (Elsa / Getty Images)

 

Such a strategy makes sense; the Yankees can not trade Rodriguez unless he signals his willingness to leave. Even then, Rodriguez effectively would control the process, using his no-trade protection to veto any deal he deems undesirable.

 

Frankly, if Rodriguez wishes to change teams, he can simply wait until next off-season, exercise an opt-out clause in his contract and re-enter the free-agent market at age 32. The clause would be a deterrent to any club that wished to trade for Rodriguez this winter; he might be with that club for only one year.

 

 

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This is interesting. Of course, I'm not sure Arod gets as much money if he opts out...but there is the chance he could get more.

[Hosak8]

Ken Rosenthal writes in his article that Rodriguez will not be shopped unless he or his agent, Scott Boras, request that he is traded.

 

They'd move A-Rod, but they don't want to make the first move," one rival general manager told FOXSports.com on Tuesday. "They don't want to go to Boras and ask (Rodriguez) to waive his no-trade (clause). They want Boras to ask them."

 

Ultimately, Alex Rodriguez is in control of his future. (Elsa / Getty Images)

 

Such a strategy makes sense; the Yankees can not trade Rodriguez unless he signals his willingness to leave. Even then, Rodriguez effectively would control the process, using his no-trade protection to veto any deal he deems undesirable.

 

Frankly, if Rodriguez wishes to change teams, he can simply wait until next off-season, exercise an opt-out clause in his contract and re-enter the free-agent market at age 32. The clause would be a deterrent to any club that wished to trade for Rodriguez this winter; he might be with that club for only one year.

 

 

Link

 

This is interesting. Of course, I'm not sure Arod gets as much money if he opts out...but there is the chance he could get more.

 

I don't think that there's any conceivable chance for him to get more.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Ken Rosenthal writes in his article that Rodriguez will not be shopped unless he or his agent, Scott Boras, request that he is traded.

 

They'd move A-Rod, but they don't want to make the first move," one rival general manager told FOXSports.com on Tuesday. "They don't want to go to Boras and ask (Rodriguez) to waive his no-trade (clause). They want Boras to ask them."

 

Ultimately, Alex Rodriguez is in control of his future. (Elsa / Getty Images)

 

Such a strategy makes sense; the Yankees can not trade Rodriguez unless he signals his willingness to leave. Even then, Rodriguez effectively would control the process, using his no-trade protection to veto any deal he deems undesirable.

 

Frankly, if Rodriguez wishes to change teams, he can simply wait until next off-season, exercise an opt-out clause in his contract and re-enter the free-agent market at age 32. The clause would be a deterrent to any club that wished to trade for Rodriguez this winter; he might be with that club for only one year.

 

 

Link

 

This is interesting. Of course, I'm not sure Arod gets as much money if he opts out...but there is the chance he could get more.

 

I don't think that there's any conceivable chance for him to get more.

 

His agent is Scott Boras.

[A New Era]

Ken Rosenthal writes in his article that Rodriguez will not be shopped unless he or his agent, Scott Boras, request that he is traded.

 

They'd move A-Rod, but they don't want to make the first move," one rival general manager told FOXSports.com on Tuesday. "They don't want to go to Boras and ask (Rodriguez) to waive his no-trade (clause). They want Boras to ask them."

 

Ultimately, Alex Rodriguez is in control of his future. (Elsa / Getty Images)

 

Such a strategy makes sense; the Yankees can not trade Rodriguez unless he signals his willingness to leave. Even then, Rodriguez effectively would control the process, using his no-trade protection to veto any deal he deems undesirable.

 

Frankly, if Rodriguez wishes to change teams, he can simply wait until next off-season, exercise an opt-out clause in his contract and re-enter the free-agent market at age 32. The clause would be a deterrent to any club that wished to trade for Rodriguez this winter; he might be with that club for only one year.

 

 

Link

 

This is interesting. Of course, I'm not sure Arod gets as much money if he opts out...but there is the chance he could get more.

 

I don't think that there's any conceivable chance for him to get more.

 

His agent is Scott Boras.

 

And his salary is ~$25mil and he will be ~33.

[CubColtPacer]

Ken Rosenthal writes in his article that Rodriguez will not be shopped unless he or his agent, Scott Boras, request that he is traded.

 

They'd move A-Rod, but they don't want to make the first move," one rival general manager told FOXSports.com on Tuesday. "They don't want to go to Boras and ask (Rodriguez) to waive his no-trade (clause). They want Boras to ask them."

 

Ultimately, Alex Rodriguez is in control of his future. (Elsa / Getty Images)

 

Such a strategy makes sense; the Yankees can not trade Rodriguez unless he signals his willingness to leave. Even then, Rodriguez effectively would control the process, using his no-trade protection to veto any deal he deems undesirable.

 

Frankly, if Rodriguez wishes to change teams, he can simply wait until next off-season, exercise an opt-out clause in his contract and re-enter the free-agent market at age 32. The clause would be a deterrent to any club that wished to trade for Rodriguez this winter; he might be with that club for only one year.

 

 

Link

 

This is interesting. Of course, I'm not sure Arod gets as much money if he opts out...but there is the chance he could get more.

 

I don't think that there's any conceivable chance for him to get more.

 

His agent is Scott Boras.

 

And his salary is ~$25mil and he will be ~33.

 

Is Texas still paying out part of the contract? If he opts out, does that release them from their obligations also?

[CubsInNC]

 

Is Texas still paying out part of the contract? If he opts out, does that release them from their obligations also?

 

They would likely still be responsible for all deferred money through the times that he was employed under that contract, which they currently have payouts scheduled through 2025, I believe. Anything after this contract year, minus the deferred money from the start of contract through end of the year, will be nullified.

[Neuby]

I think Arod wants out and at some point we will see Boras approach the Yankees about getting trading Arod to Cubs so he can play short for sweet Lou. Right now Both Arod and the Yankees are trying to find an easy way out of this bad marriage.

[goonys evil twin]

I think Arod wants out and at some point we will see Boras approach the Yankees about getting trading Arod to Cubs so he can play short for sweet Lou. Right now Both Arod and the Yankees are trying to find an easy way out of this bad marriage.

 

ARod does not want to look like he's giving up in NY, and the Yankees don't want to look like they are willing to give him away.

[E.J.]

I think Arod wants out and at some point we will see Boras approach the Yankees about getting trading Arod to Cubs so he can play short for sweet Lou. Right now Both Arod and the Yankees are trying to find an easy way out of this bad marriage.

 

ARod does not want to look like he's giving up in NY, and the Yankees don't want to look like they are willing to give him away.

 

So basically it's a no-win situation for either party... :D

[Neuby]

I think Arod wants out and at some point we will see Boras approach the Yankees about finding a way to move Arod. Might Arod want go to the Cubs so he can play short for sweet Lou? Right now Both Arod and the Yankees are trying to find an easy way out of this bad marriage. Boras might flex that NTC as leverage to get Arod to somewhere he wants to play. I'm glad Boras and Hendry are known for playing nice.

[A New Era]

Well, if Arod wants to play for "uncle lou" again, we will find out shortly. It would work out well for the Cubs if that is the case. .

[BigbadB]

Might Arod want go to the Cubs so he can play short for sweet Lou?

 

Only if he wants to ensure he never wins a World Series Championship during his career, I suppose.

[goonys evil twin]

Well, if Arod wants to play for "uncle lou" again, we will find out shortly. It would work out well for the Cubs if that is the case. .

 

I doubt it'll happen shortly.

[A New Era]

Well, if Arod wants to play for "uncle lou" again, we will find out shortly. It would work out well for the Cubs if that is the case. .

 

I doubt it'll happen shortly.

 

Depends on your interpretation of, "shortly". .

[snoodmonger]

I think Arod wants out and at some point we will see Boras approach the Yankees about getting trading Arod to Cubs so he can play short for sweet Lou. Right now Both Arod and the Yankees are trying to find an easy way out of this bad marriage.

 

ARod does not want to look like he's giving up in NY, and the Yankees don't want to look like they are willing to give him away.

 

I'd love to see how Hendry would handle this if he were in Cashman's position. Think it would start off with a robust smear campaign?

[NorthsideAvenger]

I think Arod wants out and at some point we will see Boras approach the Yankees about getting trading Arod to Cubs so he can play short for sweet Lou. Right now Both Arod and the Yankees are trying to find an easy way out of this bad marriage.

 

ARod does not want to look like he's giving up in NY, and the Yankees don't want to look like they are willing to give him away.

 

I'd love to see how Hendry would handle this if he were in Cashman's position. Think it would start off with a robust smear campaign?

 

Do you remember the "Sammy Sosa in 2004?" Something similar to that.

[goonys evil twin]

Well, if Arod wants to play for "uncle lou" again, we will find out shortly. It would work out well for the Cubs if that is the case. .

 

I doubt it'll happen shortly.

 

Depends on your interpretation of, "shortly". .

 

Well, when I think of baseball transactions taking place shortly, I'm thinking within a week, or two at the most.

[TommyJohn]

Well, if Arod wants to play for "uncle lou" again, we will find out shortly. It would work out well for the Cubs if that is the case. .

 

I doubt it'll happen shortly.

 

Depends on your interpretation of, "shortly". .

 

Well, when I think of baseball transactions taking place shortly, I'm thinking within a week, or two at the most.

 

I hope it's "short" enough so that Aramis loses some of his leverage... :wink:

[A New Era]

Well, if Arod wants to play for "uncle lou" again, we will find out shortly. It would work out well for the Cubs if that is the case. .

 

I doubt it'll happen shortly.

 

Depends on your interpretation of, "shortly". .

 

Well, when I think of baseball transactions taking place shortly, I'm thinking within a week, or two at the most.

 

Oh, ok. I was thinking "short" as in relative terms of the universe. .

[goonys evil twin]

Well, if Arod wants to play for "uncle lou" again, we will find out shortly. It would work out well for the Cubs if that is the case. .

 

I doubt it'll happen shortly.

 

Depends on your interpretation of, "shortly". .

 

Well, when I think of baseball transactions taking place shortly, I'm thinking within a week, or two at the most.

 

Oh, ok. I was thinking "short" as in relative terms of the universe. .

 

Well, I guess anything could happen in the next million years.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Well, if Arod wants to play for "uncle lou" again, we will find out shortly. It would work out well for the Cubs if that is the case. .

 

I doubt it'll happen shortly.

 

Depends on your interpretation of, "shortly". .

 

Well, when I think of baseball transactions taking place shortly, I'm thinking within a week, or two at the most.

 

Oh, ok. I was thinking "short" as in relative terms of the universe. .

 

Well, I guess anything could happen in the next million years.

 

Even you saying 3 nice things about Hendry?

[NorthsideAvenger]

Well, if Arod wants to play for "uncle lou" again, we will find out shortly. It would work out well for the Cubs if that is the case. .

 

I doubt it'll happen shortly.

 

Depends on your interpretation of, "shortly". .

 

Well, when I think of baseball transactions taking place shortly, I'm thinking within a week, or two at the most.

 

Oh, ok. I was thinking "short" as in relative terms of the universe. .

 

Well, I guess anything could happen in the next million years.

 

What aboot the Cubs winning the World Series, eh?