Breaking: A-Rod to opt out

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Boras Steals the Spotlight
Published 10/29/2007 by StatsGuru at Baseball Musings
... . River Ave. Blues is a bit upset . I'm surprised he at least didn't entertain an offer from the Yankees, especially as he said he wanted to stay in New York. With the Yankees claiming they won't go after him if he opts out, the A-Rod haters in the Bronx got what they wanted.

CNN: A-Rod is Opting Out
Published 10/29/2007 by James at YanksBlog.com
Big Ben K. picked it up first . According to CNNSI's Jon Heyman, Alex Rodriguez notified the Yankees on Sunday that he's opting out of his contract. Instant reaction/analysis? Forget you A-Rod. For a guy that kept reiterating that he has an eye on his legacy and how it was never about the money, this sure reeks of being about the money. Since he never even sat down with the Yankees like they wanted him to, it sure seems like he just wants out of NY, no? In any case, Cashman laid it out to you throughout the year and I hope the man sticks to his guns so, so long Alex - enjoy ...

A-Rod Says Thanks, But No Thanks
Published 10/29/2007 by Sooze at Babes Love Baseball
... 10-year contract and put the ball in the court of the New York Yankees, who said earlier this week they would not offer the star third baseman a deal if he were to opt out.Superagent Scott Boras informed Yanks GM Brian Cashman by way of text message that A-Rod will now become a free agent, which should make this year's winter meetings that much more interesting.[SI.com] | [Simon on Sports] | [My Pinstripes] | [East Coast Bias] | [River Ave. Blues]