Time for A-Rod to say Bye-Bye to NY?

[Markus Asraelius]

I thought this thread was about a-rod, not clemens.

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There was a very unlikely rumor that would send a-rod to philly for Tom Gordon, Pat Burrell and Bobby Abreu and others. But, honestly, I don't think a-rod will be traded.

In other news, a-rod has seemed to have gotten better since this past sunday. Let's hope it continues...

[gilld1]

He started a rally tonight in Texas with a blast to center.  He's showing some signs of life.  Aside from his average his numbers aren't too far off from previous years.  I don't know what to say about the errors though, mental mistakes.  I think that has biggest mistakes are the 250 million dollar contract and also he seems to put himself on a pedestal.  He needs to say "Man, I sucked tonight." and show some humility. 

[Markus Asraelius]

I think him kissing his fellow teammate on the head may just be what he needs to finally go on a surge LOL

[SlashxDelonge1458]

A-rod is the bomb!

[jacko]

a-rod? what about Giambi? how come Bonds getting media scrutiny for 'roids and not Giambi? If anyone should go - it should be him.

[pilferk]

Just because it directly addresses the original point of the poster:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/tom_verducci/09/19/a.rod/index.html

On whether he ever considered this summer that he might be better off being traded: "Never." (Rodriguez actually cut off the question before it could be finished.) "Never. I'd rather retire than go somewhere else.... One of the things I'm proudest of is being able to play every day and be in the mix of a win every night."

[GNR estranged]

Nobody would pick up A-Rod's contract. I cant stand him and wish he'd get traded. He only cares about himself and not the team.. plus, he makes it easier for red sox fans to make fun of yankee fans. The only good thing about his trade was that robinson cano got called up to play second.

[oldgunsfan]

as a yankee fan, I'd much rather have David Wright than E-Rod

[GNR estranged]

a-rod? what about Giambi? how come Bonds getting media scrutiny for 'roids and not Giambi? If anyone should go - it should be him.

thats because giambi fessed up and apologized to the media. bonds has done nothing but deny his steriod use. giambi was able to get off the roids and comeback. hes also a team player unlike a-rod who only cares about his numbers.

[the dirt]

Anybody hear that A-Rod may go to one of the Chicago teams?

[COMAMOTIVE]

Anybody hear that A-Rod may go to one of the Chicago teams?

Yeah the rumours in NY are rampid right now about the Cubs & Sox -

Yeah, I was WAY off base when I created this topic during the season and everyone was giving me crap......

[the dirt]

Yeah, I was WAY off base when I created this topic during the season and everyone was giving me crap......

You better shut your mouth next time 

[Sober_times]

Gay-Rod has a no trade clause in his contract, or so espn says. It would have to be his decision to leave, and I dont think he's stated he wants to go anyway, though I hope he doesnt choose the cubbies, as I am not a cubs fan, I still hope they dont sign a guy who tried to cheat by pushing Arroyos arm away 2 years ago. That just doesn't show good character, though maybe he fits in with the Yawkees.

[pilferk]

Pinella has said he wants A-rod.  That's probably the biggest "no duh" statement ever made since, pretty much, anyone would want A-rod and his numbers on their team (expect, apparently, some rabid Yankee fans).  He had A-rod in Seattle, so I'm not surprised he'd want him back.

Cashmans says A-rod is going nowhere.

A-rod says A-rod is going nowhere.

Pinella can "want" anything...doesn't mean he'll actually get it.  Mostly because the Cubbies have shit to offer the Yanks in pitching, which is really the only thing they're going to be picking up in the off season.

As for the White Sox.....the Yanks are not going to trade A-rod to a team that they either have to beat in the post season OR that they have to, potentially, contend with for a wild card spot. 

[Sober_times]

The cubs wont offer anything in pitching, because all they have now is Pryor if he can stay healthy and is Zambrono still there?? I dont follow cubs baseball that much. They would never trade Pryor i dont think but Kerry Wood might be good trade bait to a team thats needs pitching, Kerry maybe done but those damn Yawks have had shitty pitchers turn good there. Though I would like to see Wood turned into a closer, he could be one hell of closer for them cubs.

[pilferk]

The cubs wont offer anything in pitching, because all they have now is Pryor if he can stay healthy and is Zambrono still there?? I dont follow cubs baseball that much. They would never trade Pryor i dont think but Kerry Wood might be good trade bait to a team thats needs pitching, Kerry maybe done but those damn Yawks have had shitty pitchers turn good there. Though I would like to see Wood turned into a closer, he could be one hell of closer for them cubs.

The Yanks would want Zambrono, A. Ramirez (to play 3rd), probably 1 more Major league ready pitcher, and at least one minor league pitching stud...plus cash.

The Cubs would never, ever part with that much...it wouldn't be worth it.?

First off, the Yanks aren't gonna trade him.

But second, even if they were, they're not gonna trade him to an AL contender.

And nobody else can afford him, both from a talent and salary standpoint.

I still think he's going no where.