1:30pm: MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro tweets that a pursuit of Rodriguez is largely dependent on how long Miami expects first baseman Justin Bour to remain on the disabled list. Bour has been out since July 6 with an ankle sprain.
12:41pm: The Marlins have at least had some internal discussions about signing Alex Rodriguez once he is formally released by the Yankees this weekend, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Heyman notes, however, that there’s no real evidence yet that A-Rod’s hometown team will try to sign him. Meanwhile, the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson tweets that he was told earlier this week that while a signing shouldn’t be considered likely, it shouldn’t be completely ruled out, either.
Heyman adds that a Rodriguez signing almost certainly wouldn’t be able to happen until after rosters expand on Sept. 1, which makes some sense. At age 41, Rodriguez can’t be counted upon to play defense with any sort of regularity, if at all (he hasn’t taken a single inning in the field this year). As such, dedicating a precious 25-man roster spot to a strict pinch-hitter in the midst of a playoff push would be an ill-advised move. Owner Jeffrey Loria is a Rodriguez fan, Heyman points out, but the Marlins didn’t show any interest in picking up Rodriguez prior to the non-waiver trade deadline.
Rodriguez will be released on following Friday’s game, as the Yankees announced last week. He’ll become a special advisor and instructor within the organization following his release, but A-Rod wouldn’t rule out the possibility of signing with another team if there was interest. With a .203/.251/.355 batting line on the season, he’s looked overmatched at the plate, but he is less than a year removed from batting .250/.356/.486 with 33 homers in 151 games in 2015. He’ll still be owed $25.5MM through the end of his contract at the time of his release, but the Yankees will be on the hook for that sum. A new team would need only pay Rodriguez the pro-rated portion of the league minimum for any time spent on the roster once he clears release waivers.
Barry and Arod in the same dugout. Lord have mercy.
Disgusting
No way period
Just Say No.
Coming soon… “Alex and Barry: A Pointed Recollection”
Come on!
Do it Loria, do it. How’s about Aug 30th to ensure he can be a dagger off the bench where 5 starters aren’t needed?!
This isn’t a huge surprise because this is how Loria rolls, but come on. Your team has a chance to make the playoffs and you want to bring the biggest lightning rod/ distraction imaginable into the clubhouse? Why?
But then which cap would Rodriguez wear on his Hall of Fame plaque??
Seattle. And he will get into the Hall one day. It may be 40-50 down the line with the veteran’s committee, but eventually they will realize how stupid is is to not have many of the the best players from 1987-2015. As soon as the first one gets in, the door will be open. Bonds, Clemens, Sosa, McGwire, Palmeiro, and Manny Ramirez will all get in. That door might get opened soon with Ivan Rodriguez or David Ortiz.
Probably NY over Seattle. MVP, WS ring and overall career numbers in NY far outnumber his numbers in Seattle
Btw, I don’t expect him to get in ever
I was joking about the cap, but am of the opinion that Rodriguez and all of the best players of his generation get in eventually regardless of PED policy violations and/or allegations.
I agree 100% finally someone who gets it.
They probably shouldn’t have cheated…then they would be in
They should all be in, but the peds have to be noted. No way you can just ignore the best players
Most of the guys didnt break any rules at the time with no anti-PED policy in place you cant call it cheating. Also remember the announcement in 2003 about 85% of the league was on the stuff. It should be the era to blame, not the players individually. They didnt all hit 700 homers so i dont credit steroids.
In June 1991, MLB Commissioner Fay Vincent issued a statement specifically banning all items listed in the 1990 Federal Controlled Substance Act. It sid in part…..
The possession, sale, or use of any illegal drug or controlled substance by major league players and personnel is strictly prohibited. Those involved in the possession, sale, or use of any illegal drug or controlled substance are subject to discipline by the commissioner and risk permanent expulsion from the game.
• In addition to any discipline this office may impose, a club may also take action under applicable provisions of and special covenants to the uniform player’s contract. This prohibition applies to all illegal drugs and controlled substances, including steroids or prescription drugs for which the individual in possession of the drug does not have a prescription.
Selig issued an almost identical memo to all clubs, players and MLBPA in 1996. Both times it was ignored because MLBPA Chief Donald Fehr refused to even discuss testing as it was “a violation of the players privacy”. That was even a line he used before Congress. Congress laughed in his face and testing finally came about
I believe you are confusing 5% with 85%. Just over 5% tested positive in the 03 trail testing. There may have been some who estimated a very high # but there was not an announcement.
Said this few days ago.. Loria is the modern day Bill Veeck, only Veeck had some sense of morality, where Loria has none. veeck also ran his team on a shoestring budget, because he really didn’t have the money, where Loria has millions and is a tightwad.
Veeck did his weird promotions (blow up disco records in center field, 10c beer nights, Gaedel at bat, players in shorts etc) to get people into the stands because he was desperate for money, granted. Loria is the same way. Loria gets his charity from other owners with his hand out every year and THEN tries to run to the fans expecting more with this nonsense each and every year.
I like this team, but he’s just got to go. That carnival barker atmosphere has got to go.
Yes. What you said.
I would like it if he joined the marlins, as the owner. That would by rules of deduction mean that that p.o.s loria would finally be gone
Good comparison, Loria vs. Veeck. But I believe if Bill was still around, he’d play the Minnie Minoso game with Bonds and activate him for enough September ABs each season for him to hit one more HR.
Well, that and Veeck actually gave a tinker’s damn about his club’s fans.
Great comparison! Bill also would’ve loved that scoreboard monstrosity…
Bum
I would pick him up…. A change of environment is always a good thing for players … Is like a system reboot …
Someone should pick him up, simply for the chance of him hitting #700 for you.
Selling tickets is the name of the game.
Just another reason to despise Loria.
“Uhh, if you’re gonna spew, spew into this!”
You can do it! A-Rod would do great playing in his hometown of Miami.
Well, he can’t do that much worse…
Ya buddy 700 here we come!
ARod might find new life in NL with Marlins. Also, Barry might help him regain his hr stroke.
Its not going to happen. Save your typing.
Well done, stymeedone. “Save your typing” wins my best comment of the day vote.
So after Ichiro gets hit number 3000 on the road, causing the Marlins to miss out on an attendance increase at home, they’re going to go out and sign A-Roid so he can hit HR #700 at home for them. Sounds exactly like something Loria would do.
No. No. Just NO…………..Please, NO!!!
I hate Miami mostly , or all, because of Loria so I hope he makes this move. Would be even better if Miami thought others may go after arod and strike first. Ha. Joke. Hope they fail. I’m curious if someone picks him up but likely like bonds it won’t happen
Alex Rodrigues, Homeruns: 696*