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November 01, 2007

A-Rod Gets First New Contract Offer

From the Detroit Free Press -

On Sunday, after SI.com reported that Rodriguez would opt out of his contract and become a free agent, New York Yankees senior vice president Hank Steinbrenner told the New York Times, “Does he want to go into the Hall of Fame as a Yankee, or a Toledo Mud Hen?”

The Mud Hens figured they should give him that opportunity.

Dan Royer, a graphic designer for the team, created a mock Hall of Fame bust, with Rodriguez wearing a Toledo hat.

The Mud Hens also prepared a letter that they plan to mail to Rodriguez’s agent, Scott Boras. Included is a contract offer with incentives if he hits 75 home runs per season and leads Toledo to 10 straight Governors’ Cup titles.

There is a catch, of course.

The letter includes a reminder that Mike Hessman – the International League’s reigning Most Valuable Player – is the Mud Hens’ everyday third baseman.

“We think that it would be a healthy competition at spring training between the two of them,” it reads. “Would your client be willing to play a different position?”

Great stuff.

Posted by Steve Lombardi at November 1, 2007 09:03 AM

Comments

I could forgive Alex for opting out if he came here to play for Toledo. He'd make a fine shortstop.

And while Hessman has a decent glove at 3B, I don't think his offensive production would be at replacement level in the majors.

Posted by: rbj [TypeKey Profile Page] at November 1, 2007 10:15 AM