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Mo is starting to grip reality
Published 11/19/2007 by Dave & Aziz Nekoukar at NJ.com: Pride of the Yankees
... if it were awarded before so many of the questions surrounding him had been answered. The announcement is expected around 2 PM today. George King reports that the Yanks, Scott Boras and MLB officials are trying to work out a way for A-Rod to "share in the financial windfall" that the Yanks may experience as Alex approaches B*nds' home run record. King writes, "Because milestone bonuses are not allowed in player contracts, a revenue-sharing program has to be agreed on before the 10-year, $275 million deal becomes official." If nothing else, the Yanks and A-Rod can rest ...

N.Y. Post: A-ROD WILL COLLECT AWARD, THEN FINALIZE PACT (RR)
Published 11/19/2007 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
N.Y. Post: A-ROD WILL COLLECT AWARD, THEN FINALIZE PACT (RR) and it’s about time he picked up that Hank Aaron Award! Talking to MLB.com during the weekend, Rodriguez said the negotiations are “in the bottom of the fifth inning.” Considering the short Thanksgiving work week it’s not out of question an official announcement won’t be made until early next week but the deal will get done. Mariano Rivera is expected to accept the Yankees’ three-year, $45 million offer with the decision being made today or tomorrow. Rodriguez will be announced as the AL MVP winner for the second ...

AL MVP Announcement today
Published 11/19/2007 by JMM at MY BASEBALL BIAS
... , writes Mark Feinsand. A-Rod should expect a few questions about his contract status during the post-award conference call reports George King. ...

The Daily Yankeeland
Published 11/19/2007 by Mantlemurcer at My Pinstripes
... is still expected to accept the Yankees deal this week, but some reports that it was already official, were a bit premature. Word now is that Mo may look for an optional 4th year that would kick in based on reaching goals, such as number of appearances and saves. * * * Alex Rodriguez , who will get the AL MVP at 2:00 EST today, says his negotiations with the Yankees are "in the fifth inning". A deal may not be sewn up until next week, but nothing should deter it at this point. Source * * * The Yankees are closely monitoring the Twins talks with Johann Santana . Over ...

A-Rod Contest Update
Published 11/19/2007 by JC at Sabernomics
... I’m nearly certain that A-Rod’s signing with the Yankees is going to happen, but I want to make sure that the deal goes down before I declare a winner. Look for an announcement shortly after the deal becomes official. ...