What's Wally's angle this time?

CharlieH · 10-31-2007, 11:47 AM

KingOlerud · 10-31-2007, 11:59 AM

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He then went on to detail the wonders A-Rod would perform for SNY ratings and attendance at Citi Field. Somehow, he stopped short of promising better air quality in Flushing, less noise from LaGuardia Airport and better working conditions for the junkyards of 126th Street

CharlieH · 10-31-2007, 12:02 PM

Aaaaaahhhhhhhh...

It's all clear to me now...

Hojo of 1991 · 10-31-2007, 12:03 PM

This guy is unreal. One day he is demanding the Mets sign this guy, the next he's saying that whoever signs him is a fool. And the real reason for all of this... because mean old Boras criticized the Yankees. What a douche.

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The real deal-breaker, however, were two words used last week by Hank Steinbrenner in regards to the 2008 season. "Transition" and "patience" were the deal-breakers for Boras and Rodriguez.

"I've known George for 25 years and I've never heard him use those words," Boras said. "I don't know what those words mean. But I do know I have a player who is held accountable for winning in the postseason and there's concern that the direction of the New York Yankees has changed."

In other words, Rodriguez is no longer sure the Yankees are as committed to winning a championship as he is.

Even for Boras, putting that one over takes nerve. Theater of the negotiation is one thing. Theater of the absurd, quite another.

Green Must Go · 10-31-2007, 12:03 PM

Where did this money suddenly appear from?

It worked with the Mets and Steve Phillips in 2000 before Fred Wilpon got a look at the numbers, and it worked with Tom Hicks and it will work either in L.A. or Chicago or yes, Flushing, now that Wilpon has all that extra cash burning a hole in his pocket.

15 Day DL Alou · 10-31-2007, 12:13 PM

so lets see, in LESS than 24 hours Wally has chastised the Mets as HAVING to land ARod, and Chastised ARod and his agent for essentially existing.

WOW! Did not see that coming! Does Wally KNOW that his articles are repurposed online, or does he think the paper still goes in the trash each day?

Sports Doctor · 10-31-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Green Must Go

Where did this money suddenly appear from?

It worked with the Mets and Steve Phillips in 2000 before Fred Wilpon got a look at the numbers, and it worked with Tom Hicks and it will work either in L.A. or Chicago or yes, Flushing, now that Wilpon has all that extra cash burning a hole in his pocket.

It didn't suddenly appear. Wilpon is a gazillionaire

15 Day DL Alou · 10-31-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sports Doctor

It didn't suddenly appear. Wilpon is a gazillionaire

Sports Doctor · 10-31-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 15 Day DL Alou

Better get out your AROD jersey now 15 Day, cause he's on his way to flushing

Metfan in MS · 10-31-2007, 02:06 PM

over on Metsblog it's being reported that each team will receive roughly $30 million from mlb.com for the coming year due to its success. There's your new found $30 million!!!

According to Buster Olney, at his blog for ESPN.com, each MLB team will now recieve roughly $30 million every season, maybe more, maybe less, thanks to the success of MLB.com.

uphill struggle · 10-31-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Metfan in MS

over on Metsblog it's being reported that each team will receive roughly $30 million from mlb.com for the coming year due to its success. There's your new found $30 million!!!

the website itself made 900 million dollars?

uphill struggle · 10-31-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Metfan in MS

According to Buster Olney, at his blog for ESPN.com, each MLB team will now recieve roughly $30 million every season, maybe more, maybe less, thanks to the success of MLB.com.

wow, so basically the marlins spent 15 million or so on players and made 30 million just on the website... there really should be a league minimum for payroll

No.1 · 10-31-2007, 02:30 PM

"You guys should be happy I'm not writing about curveballs!"

jasonb-bad · 10-31-2007, 03:50 PM

get a life

15 Day DL Alou · 10-31-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sports Doctor

Better get out your AROD jersey now 15 Day, cause he's on his way to flushing

He better win the World Series MVP next year if he puts on a Met uniform, that guy gets away with NO at-bats if he takes the Mets for 30 for 10. Not a one. Every time he would step to the plate I would scrutinize everything from his pitch selection to the shade of pastel purple lipstick he is wearing.

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Metfan in MS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 561	over on Metsblog it's being reported that each team will receive roughly $30 million from mlb.com for the coming year due to its success. There's your new found $30 million!!! According to Buster Olney, at his blog for ESPN.com, each MLB team will now recieve roughly $30 million every season, maybe more, maybe less, thanks to the success of MLB.com. Last edited by Metfan in MS : 10-31-2007 at 02:29 PM.

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15 Day DL Alou Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 2016 Posts: 6,026	so lets see, in LESS than 24 hours Wally has chastised the Mets as HAVING to land ARod, and Chastised ARod and his agent for essentially existing. WOW! Did not see that coming! Does Wally KNOW that his articles are repurposed online, or does he think the paper still goes in the trash each day?

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