Doesn't sound to good Press Release

Sounds like it could be over, but who knows..

Looks like the deal is dead... What's next...

BOSTON -- Red Sox President/CEO Larry Lucchino issued the following statement tonight after the Major League Baseball Players Association rejected the agreement the Red Sox and Alex Rodriguez reached on a restructured contract: "Theo Epstein and his staff worked diligently and tirelessly and reached an agreement with Alex Rodriguez. Theo had the full support of John, Tom, and me along the way. The Red Sox and Rangers had agreed to the players to be involved in this transaction and were working toward an agreement on financial considerations to be included. A lot of time and effort has been invested on all sides to reach this critical point, but the Players Association rejected the agreement Alex took to them and, instead, proposed radical changes.

It is a sad day when the Players Association thwarts the will of its members. The Players Association asserts that it supports individual negotiations, freedom of choice, and player mobility. However, in this high-profile instance, their action contradicts this and is contrary to the desires of the player.

 

We appreciate the flexibility and determination Alex and Cynthia Rodriguez have shown in their effort to move to Boston and the Red Sox.

 

It has already been a fruitful off-season for the Red Sox, and we will continue to pursue all available avenues in our ongoing quest to improve our team as we look forward to 2004 and beyond."

Doesn't sound to good Press Release

Sounds like it could be over, but who knows..

Ok, this sounds like its over but two observations:

 

1) Could be postering to get alex to tell the players union to f*** off

2) Another great gesture by a great org. They post stuff out for there fans. God what a concept. Can you see JR doing this? No way, we would have to read about some bulls*** leak in the press.

Ok, this sounds like its over but two observations:

 

1) Could be postering to get alex to tell the players union to f*** off

2) Another great gesture by a great org. They post stuff out for there fans. God what a concept. Can you see JR doing this? No way, we would have to read about some bulls*** leak in the press.

Great Post, hands down. Can I get a frickin MMM BEASTLY to that

MMM BEASTLY

It is a sad day when the Players Association thwarts the will of its members. The Players Association asserts that it supports individual negotiations, freedom of choice, and player mobility. However, in this high-profile instance, their action contradicts this and is contrary to the desires of the player.

I can't believe that the Union has the power to say that a member can't take a pay cut even if he wants to. I realize the players don't want to let the owner's be able to cut their pay whenever, but shouldn't ARod be able to waive this right? He agreed to the contract after all.

 

Oh well, a lot of excitement about nothing. We still have Maggs though, nothing wrong with that.

whitesox.com didnt even mention the nomar deal today at all, they dont tell us anything

Looks like the deal is dead...  What's next...

Hi Dan, Kenny here. About that whole trying to get Nomar and screw you thing. The media blew that way out of proportion. So what do you say Maggs two prospects and cash for Perez.

I also saw a report that selig could approve the deal without the union's approval

so it may still happen

I also saw a report that selig could approve the deal without the union's approval

so it may still happen

link it, cuz if true, everything is still in place.... I know the commish was on board for this one.

I also saw a report that selig could approve the deal without the union's approval

so it may still happen

Where did you see that, I'm thinking that might not be legal.

Rotoworld

That sounds sneaky by Selig, I like it.

.... see mr orza rejected the deal (he is not the god of the players union)

 

rotoworld.com blurb under Alex Rodriguez:

rotoworld

 

... main article on yahoo sports

article

From rotoworld

 

Alex Rodriguez - SS - Texas Rangers Dec 17

 

It's possible that commissioner Bud Selig will go against the MLBPA and approve the restructured contract agreed to by the Red Sox and Alex Rodriguez.

Boston and Texas said they settled on the players involved in the A-Rod trade, so all that's left to be dealt with is the contract. The MLBPA rejected the proposed deal and countered with a different proposal, which was unacceptable to the Red Sox. It's possible that Selig will step in and try to get the union out of the deal. "The basic agreement contains a rule that requires any special covenant to be an actual or potential benefit to the player," MLB labor lawyer Rob Manfred said. "In a situation like the current situation, where there was a restructuring, where the player was getting something and the club was getting something, (MLBPA official) Gene Orza is not the final arbitrator on whether the restructuring provides an actual or potential benefit to the player. The commissioner currently is considering his legal options in consultation with the two teams." Source: Associated Press

this is the weird

 

i didnt want to trade maggs at all, now that the deal may be over i am dissapointed

I think this could end up a real mess if Selig steps in, I'd love it though.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1688755

 

there is the espn article on it, it says it probably will force arbitration

Red Sox site posts a release on the trade

 

White Sox site posts a feature story on Felix Diaz.

 

Nuff said.

so does that mean if it goes to the arbitrator that arod's salary will be determined by the arbitrator? or the arbitrator will simply decide if the contract ammendments are OK?

I dont have an issue with whitesox.com not saying anything about the deal yet.... too much info could kill a deal

so does that mean if it goes to the arbitrator that arod's salary will be determined by the arbitrator? or the arbitrator will simply decide if the contract ammendments are OK?

The arbtraitior would have to decide if Selig has the right to step in and approve the deal. If he rules that Selig can, then the way the RedSox had it worked out goes down. If he says no, than the deal is dead.

dude, it's like everyone friggin' hates Alex's contract and is willing to step around it TO MAKE BASEBALL BETTER...and here come the FOOLS in the player's union to f*** up baseball some more.

 

SWEET! I'm going back to the off topic board now.....

But Diaz?

 

Surely, they could find something more topical than that.

 

Please.

ESPN says Selig can't overrule the union!