[YankeeMagic]

Wow

[YankeeMagic]

From ESPN
Saturday, February 14, 2004


ESPN.com news services
NEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguez will be playing third base for the Yankees this season, alongside shortstop Derek Jeter, if Newsday is to be believed.

Arod at 3rd?

[Lead Moderator]

Before anyone gives you crap- you didn't post this to breaking. You posted it to chat/sports.

I moved it here. Any abuse should come my way.

The sports fan in me knows how big a story this is.

[ServesURight]

Yankees haven't won a World Series since Hillary Clinton won the Senate.

[Polybius]

You guys actually have that much money?

[Johnny_Cipher]

Interesting. Texas has a well-earned reputation for giving away the store in trades, and this one immensely strengthens a division rival while giving them none of the pitching help they so desperately need. At least Texas (apparently) dumps A-Rod's league-leading salary.

Summary: The Strangers get yet another wedgie from the Yanks, this time off the field. A-Rod is a good fit for the Yanks and Soriano is a beast, but this is gold-plating of the deck chairs on the Texas Rangers Titanic.

[Timesink]

Ah, what a great Red Sox-crushing day this is.

[TexasNative2000]

Saw a report on ESPN.com that these discussion went into the night last night - I certainly didn't expect it to break this soon (if it is so).

[WestCoastGal]

Bye bye Sorry Ano!!!!!! Welcome ARod!!!! It was just a matter of time based on his sorry play in the World Series.

[Lancey Howard]

The Yankees may end up giving the Phils trouble if they can get by the Red Sox again.

[My Favorite Headache]

I can hear the city of Boston saying "Oh F-ck!" right now...lol.

[Lancey Howard]

By the way (off topic) has anybody heard where Koby Bryant was traded to? I heard the rumor from a fairly reliable source on the radio yesterday, but there is apparently a blackout on any non-All-Star-relevant NBA news going on right now.

[PGalt]

Who's on first?

[RightWingNilla]

This is getting ridiculous. Texas is taking it up the a$$ on this deal. Anyone who actually pays for a ticket to see the Rangers this year is a moron.

[alancarp]

Sportsline.com: " The New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers have agreed to on a trade that will send Alex Rodriguez to the Bronx in exchange for Alfonso Soriano, SportsLine.com's Scott Miller has confirmed.

"According to a high-ranking source, an announcement is expected next week, as some minor details still need to be worked out. However, all sides remain confident everything will be finalized within a few days. The Yankees will send a minor-league pitcher to Texas as well."

[per loin]

What does that bring the 2004 payroll to?

[Senator Pardek]

Exxxxccccellent...

[NYC GOP Chick]

Thought this might be of interest... ;)

[SamAdams76]

George Steinbrenner one-ups the Red Sox again. Damn!

[sharktrager]

How will A-Rod fare in a town where there are other players who have the talent to back-up the kind of ego he has. In Texas lots of the players didn't care for him, but they had to tolerate him. New York, on the other hand, has players just as worthy.

[Bambino]

The curse continues you Bosox lovers....

Good thing you've got a decent football team.

I predict: Schilling on the D.L. by June. He's got a ton of innings on that arm.