Yankees GM Brian Cashman said yesterday that if A-Rod elects to exercise his right to opt out of his contract at the end of the season, he will not return to the New York Yankees. If A-Rod opts out, he will then be eligible for free agency. Cashman said the Yankees will not participate in that bonanza. He also refuses to negotiate during the season, so the only scenarios are: A-Rod files for free agency and leaves the Yankees or he does not file and stays. The 10 days after the World Series will be the most dramatic filing period of all time.
The Yankees are correct to play hardball, Boras has already said things like "A-Rod minimum is 32 million a year" so it is time to call Boras bluff and say you won't play that game. He either stays or goes.
It is up to A-Rod. Does he get greedy?
Steve's prediction: A-Rod will be in a Boston Red Sox uniform next year playing shortstop and earning about $28 million a year.
Posted by Steve in New York