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Paw5X Champion Author Gary Posts:9,913 Points:2,269,480 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 4:11:46 AM Ignore Paw5X Report Abuse I do know Rodriguez played shortstop -- despite what some e-mailers may think -- but I don't think shortstop is the "biggest hole" the Cubs have. Ryan Theriot may never hit 50 homers or drive in 150 runs, but he's solid offensively and defensively. Bottom line: the Cubs are not likely to pursue A-Rod because of the money he and his agent, Scott Boras, will ask for. Per Carrie Muskat, MLB Writer.

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I do know Rodriguez played shortstop -- despite what some e-mailers may think -- but I don't think shortstop is the "biggest hole" the Cubs have.

Ryan Theriot may never hit 50 homers or drive in 150 runs, but he's solid offensively and defensively. Bottom line: the Cubs are not likely to pursue A-Rod because of the money he and his agent, Scott Boras, will ask for.

Per Carrie Muskat, MLB Writer.

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stevieyz19 Champion Author Michigan Posts:14,502 Points:2,748,110 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2007 7:56:34 AM Ignore stevieyz19 Report Abuse Granted the Tigers could use a more consistent hitting 3rd baseman and/or a shortstop now that Guillen has been moved to 1st base. But I don't see the Tigers coughing up the kind of dough it would take to get him. Would I love to see him play here? Absolutely. The Tigers have given some Boras clients some fat (and questionable) contracts. I just don't see this one.
JP2005 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:10,694 Points:899,780 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2007 7:20:04 AM Ignore JP2005 Report Abuse Detriot Tigers Or Red Sox.
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,498 Points:2,328,835 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2007 4:02:03 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse Scott Bora$$ has announced that A-Rod has opted out of the remainder of his contract, even after the Yankees offered a 4 or 5 year extension at $30 million per year. It now appears that the Yanks are out of the running. Now the question is what team, if any, can afford him?
Dale Jr. Champion Author Illinois Posts:16,239 Points:3,239,000 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2007 11:51:24 AM Ignore Dale Jr. Report Abuse I know ARod is a great player but I can't believe the Yankees offering more than what he is paying. It would be nice if agents stayed out of negotiating and leave it between the players and management.
impala1 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,366 Points:2,222,575 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2007 9:21:54 AM Ignore impala1 Report Abuse The Cubs couldn't win even with him
longhorn90 Champion Author Austin Posts:13,761 Points:2,790,355 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2007 8:32:57 PM Ignore longhorn90 Report Abuse Man, that's a lot of jack.
JohnBoy53 Champion Author Georgia Posts:6,451 Points:1,439,405 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2007 7:03:11 PM Ignore JohnBoy53 Report Abuse Yanks set to offer A-Rod at least 30 mil per IF a meeting can be arranged.
samdugan Champion Author New Jersey Posts:14,987 Points:2,159,925 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 2:33:19 PM Ignore samdugan Report Abuse I just don't see the Cubs laying out that much money for him. I think he goes to either the Angels or the Giants (alot of $$$ around now that Bonds is gone)....
kwhtgfr Champion Author New York City Posts:11,190 Points:2,123,670 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 12:10:22 PM Ignore kwhtgfr Report Abuse As a die-hard Yankees fan, I hope A-Rod stays but after the Joe Torre departure I believe that the money will make his final decision and there are many teams who will meet his salary expectations. A-Rod is not only an outstanding ballplayer but he fills seats........
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,498 Points:2,328,835 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 10:58:48 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse Something tells me that A-Rod will stay with the Yankees. Too much uncertainty with the Cubs' ownership and the Bronx is where the $$$$ is.
longhorn90 Champion Author Austin Posts:13,761 Points:2,790,355 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 8:49:00 AM Ignore longhorn90 Report Abuse With the money A-Rod will command, this is not just a baseball decision (i.e., does he fit in with the team, etc.), but a business decision as well (how much revenue can be gerenated with A-Rod on the team). I really like the guy as a player, but its so much money that the biz stuff dominates. Who knows what will happen.
Dale Jr. Champion Author Illinois Posts:16,239 Points:3,239,000 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 8:46:30 AM Ignore Dale Jr. Report Abuse I agree with both posts. Having a stake in ownership will not be allowed by the MLB executives and having to pay so much for A-Rod where they could use that money elsewhere.
stevieyz19 Champion Author Michigan Posts:14,502 Points:2,748,110 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2007 7:52:11 AM Ignore stevieyz19 Report Abuse I think the ownership uncertainty will also work against the Cubs getting A-Rod.