Burn531
09-21-2006, 09:39 PM
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - There is one more name to add to the list of targets the Angels might set their sights on this offseason.
Owner Arte Moreno said Tuesday that he guarantees a major acquisition this offseason. If by major he means big names, it might not get any bigger than Alex Rodriguez.
Despite solid offensive numbers this season, Rodriguez is in the midst of a torturous season when it comes to how the NewYork Yankees fans have received him. Various struggles also have earned the wrath of the New York media.
At the July 31 nonwaiver trade deadline, it came up that perhaps Rodriguez needs a fresh start. Judging by the content of an article on Rodriguez for the upcoming edition of Sports Illustrated, that might be true.
According to the SI story, a month ago teammate Jason Giambi challenged his teammate to rise to the occasion and told manager Joe Torre to stop coddling the superstar. Johnny Damon said Rodriguez was not getting the job done. One teammate said Rodriguez might need glasses, and another said he appears to be afraid of the ball.
No big deal, many Yankees said Wednesday, trying to light a fire under their teammate.
Still, it doesn't seem to be going well in New York for the $252million man unless you consider this: Rodriguez was batting .286 before play Wednesday with 34 home runs and 116 RBIs. Not bad for a scared guy who can't see and is failing his club.
When ESPN gave considerable air time to the SI story, many in the Angels clubhouse scoffed at the absurdity of a player with Rodriguez's numbers embroiled in a controversy. If money truly is no object, then Rodriguez will find his way to the Angels' wish list.
"The economics aren't going to be any kind of hurdle at all," Moreno said Tuesday.
Subtracting the part of salary the Texas Rangers will pick up, the Yankees are scheduled to pay Rodriguez $16million next season. By comparison, Bartolo Colon will make $14million, while Vladimir Guerrero will make $13.5million.
Rodriguez won't come cheaply. The Yankees figure to ask for no less than Ervin Santana, Scot Shields, Chone Figgins and a high-level prospect.
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4371626
Owner Arte Moreno said Tuesday that he guarantees a major acquisition this offseason. If by major he means big names, it might not get any bigger than Alex Rodriguez.
Despite solid offensive numbers this season, Rodriguez is in the midst of a torturous season when it comes to how the NewYork Yankees fans have received him. Various struggles also have earned the wrath of the New York media.
At the July 31 nonwaiver trade deadline, it came up that perhaps Rodriguez needs a fresh start. Judging by the content of an article on Rodriguez for the upcoming edition of Sports Illustrated, that might be true.
According to the SI story, a month ago teammate Jason Giambi challenged his teammate to rise to the occasion and told manager Joe Torre to stop coddling the superstar. Johnny Damon said Rodriguez was not getting the job done. One teammate said Rodriguez might need glasses, and another said he appears to be afraid of the ball.
No big deal, many Yankees said Wednesday, trying to light a fire under their teammate.
Still, it doesn't seem to be going well in New York for the $252million man unless you consider this: Rodriguez was batting .286 before play Wednesday with 34 home runs and 116 RBIs. Not bad for a scared guy who can't see and is failing his club.
When ESPN gave considerable air time to the SI story, many in the Angels clubhouse scoffed at the absurdity of a player with Rodriguez's numbers embroiled in a controversy. If money truly is no object, then Rodriguez will find his way to the Angels' wish list.
"The economics aren't going to be any kind of hurdle at all," Moreno said Tuesday.
Subtracting the part of salary the Texas Rangers will pick up, the Yankees are scheduled to pay Rodriguez $16million next season. By comparison, Bartolo Colon will make $14million, while Vladimir Guerrero will make $13.5million.
Rodriguez won't come cheaply. The Yankees figure to ask for no less than Ervin Santana, Scot Shields, Chone Figgins and a high-level prospect.
http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4371626