Alex Rodriguez Off The Market

The News
Super manager Scott Boras has been put in his place recently, SP Kenny Rogers has fired Boras and decided to represent himself in contract negotiations this off- season. In addition Boras' top client Alex Rodriguez has decided to speak directly with the New York Yankees upon their request to keep Boras out of the negotiation process. Once again Boras will reap the benefits as reports confirming the Yankees have reached an outline for a 10 year- $275 million dollar contract to keep the reigning AL MVP in pinstripes for the remainder of his career. After reports during the season of Rodriguez commanding a $350 million dollar contract the Yankees may have signed A-ROD at a bargain price demonstrating Rodriguez's true desire to stay in NY. After being highly criticized for his post- season struggles the last few years Rodriguez seemed determined to re- establish himself as the best offensive player in baseball. By posting historic numbers 143-54-156-.314-24 and carrying a slumping Yankee team on his back in the early months of April & March Rodriguez easily had one of his best seasons as a professional.
Fantasy Outlook
A-ROD is still a top pick in all Fantasy drafts and will likely be the #1 overall option in next years draft. Somehow after his "struggles" in the 2006 (35 HR & 121 RBI) A-ROD slipped as far as #6 in some drafts, after this past year there is no reason he should not be the unanimous #1 overall pick.
With Rodriguez off the market look for teams to pursue Florida Marlins 3b Miguel Cabrera even harder. At the moment the Angels, Dodgers, Giants & Red Sox seem to be competing on who will give up the farm for the 24 year old slugger. Reports have the Angels dangling top young prospects Brandon Wood, Maicer Izturis, Howie Kendrick and Nick Adenhart. The Dodgers have been reportedly willing to part with a package of Matt Kemp, James Loney, Chad Billingsley and Andy LaRoche. While the Giants have been offering either Matt Cain or Tim Lincecum along with other position players though they lack the caliber of prospects being offered by the Angels and Dodgers.