AROD throws Boras under the bus, officially

[GrouchoNYY]

As heard from Bob Klapisch on the the Max Kellerman show today....
AROD said at press conference that Boras lied to him by saying that Yankees were not interested in him. It was only this lie that led to the agreement to opt out. Boras was also supposed to wait until Monday after WS to make announcement. AROD will pay Boras for work already done, but needs him no longer.

[effdamets]

As heard from Bob Klapisch on the the Max Kellerman show today....
AROD said at press conference that Boras lied to him by saying that Yankees were not interested in him. It was only this lie that led to the agreement to opt out. Boras was also supposed to wait until Monday after WS to make announcement. AROD will pay Boras for work already done, but needs him no longer.

Wow - I actually need to see the broadcast of this!

[gK]

So I can like A-Rod again?

[wang+cano=future]

Nice ARod.

[Bob420]

I bet Boras talked to Arod and told him to say this.

[yankswn23]

wow Boras was low if thats what he told AROD, the Yanks werent interested in him.. yeah at a starting bid of 350 I guess..

[montrealer]

I bet Boras talked to Arod and told him to say this.

No Sh*T Sapphire.........

[gK]

I bet Boras talked to Arod and told him to say this.

Wouldn't be surpised.

[gK]

http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/1...-huge-debacle/

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[NewEraYanks2527]

Fantastic. ................ you Bora$$ welcome back A-Rod.

[GrouchoNYY]

http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/12/1...-huge-debacle/

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The good stuff starts about 4:40 into the tape

[Yankees1962]

I bet Boras talked to Arod and told him to say this.

Yup, Boras is a genius and never makes mistakes regarding his judgement or negotiating tactics.

[JeterForPresident]

As heard from Bob Klapisch on the the Max Kellerman show today....
AROD said at press conference that Boras lied to him by saying that Yankees were not interested in him. It was only this lie that led to the agreement to opt out. Boras was also supposed to wait until Monday after WS to make announcement. AROD will pay Boras for work already done, but needs him no longer.

Again, it is a nice statement, but how naive does A-Rod think we are? Everyone knew the Yankees were interested, the guy doesn't read a paper, look on the web? Plus Hank and Hal said they called him, so I don't believe A-Rod, but I am glad to hear someone stand up to Boras, even if it is phony lol.

[PeteRFNY]

Verrry interesting...

[yankswn23]

Actually all the calls should go through his agent, Boras wasn't answering the calls ..but the only two people who know what really went on is Arod and Boras, and Ill take a Yankee Legend in the making words over his anyday..

[fredgmuggs]

C'mon now, it's not like ARod is going to need an agent to negotiate another contract for him. His contract negotiating days are over.

[GrouchoNYY]

C'mon now, it's not like ARod is going to need an agent to negotiate another contract for him. His contract negotiating days are over.

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Endorsements and the like will be a major pain to negotiate without an agent. I suspect that a new agent will be named down the road when Boras' contract officially expires.

[nnysiny]

no more excuses, just fire Boras already

[yankeebot]

C'mon now, it's not like ARod is going to need an agent to negotiate another contract for him. His contract negotiating days are over.

Boras (and most agents) do a heck of a lot more than negotiate contracts. I'll be surprised if he really cuts him off.

[gK]

Boras (and most agents) do a heck of a lot more than negotiate contracts. I'll be surprised if he really cuts him off.

What else do they do? (serious question)

[JeterForPresident]

During the conference call he skirts a lot of the questions about him and Boras. This is just more of Boras' work, not that I mind, I am very happy to have Alex back but I don't believe him when he talks about the situation and his relationship with Boras.

[yankswn23]

What else do they do? (serious question)

Give bad advice ???

[danman1202]

Alright now fire him.

[MCB12]

Oh please...first the announcement during the World Series about opting out and then on the day when everyone is waiting for the steriod report to come out he decides to make this announcement. Arod being Arod

[fredgmuggs]

Boras (and most agents) do a heck of a lot more than negotiate contracts. I'll be surprised if he really cuts him off.

I know but it just seemed to me like Arod was doing a little public relations fence mending.

I'm sure ARod is a good guy but sometimes it's hard for me to take him seriously.

[danman1202]

What else do they do? (serious question)

Marketing.

[stephsamps]

Oh please...first the announcement during the World Series about opting out and then on the day when everyone is waiting for the steriod report to come out he decides to make this announcement. Arod being Arod

Except for one day - its not gonna be about AROD! I have to say I am surprised that the Yanks chose today to announce it. I understand the "we have the clean guy" theory, but I would wait til after today's hoopla, so we could get some good press on this!

[BRNXBMRS]

Its about time he cuts the chord.

[PinstripePride]

Until he fires Boras, I will continue to think this is just damage control fed to him by Scott.

[SassySelective1]

Arod is a superb player, I LOVE wathching him play, BUT hate it when he triesto play us.
Boras bad cop, Arod good cop.

[4bronxbombers]

wow Boras was low if thats what he told AROD, the Yanks werent interested in him.. yeah at a starting bid of 350 I guess..

Hmm....just heard about this from my inside source.

[The Dynasty]

I bet Boras talked to Arod and told him to say this.

Whatever. Like I do with my girlfriend, ARod has told us what we wanted to hear.

I'm happy

[ymike673]

Yesterday was Pettitte, Today A Rod. My guess is tomorrow the Yankees announce that Rivera is signed officially.

[JeterForPresident]

Whatever. Like I do with my girlfriend, ARod has told us what we wanted to hear.

I'm happy

Bingo, exactly.

[elsupremo2]

What else do they do? (serious question)

They're used for medical experiments... there are some things the rats REFUSE to do

[Janttje]

Well done A-Rod..

[gK]

Just finished listening...A-Rod side stepped quite a few telling questions...

[Dynasties R Forever]

What else do they do? (serious question)

Hold your hand when you're feeling blue.

[sahara]

I bet Boras talked to Arod and told him to say this.

Exactly.

Boras has no problem taking the public hit for all this if it can somehow help his client. The fact that A-Rod isn't actually firing him tells us a lot of what we really need to know.

[Yankees13]

As heard from Bob Klapisch on the the Max Kellerman show today....
AROD said at press conference that Boras lied to him by saying that Yankees were not interested in him. It was only this lie that led to the agreement to opt out. Boras was also supposed to wait until Monday after WS to make announcement. AROD will pay Boras for work already done, but needs him no longer.

Knew there was more to it. Hopefully people understand this and don't hold the opt-out against A-Rod. Also so much for the polished, fake A-Rod, he tossed Boras' ass under the bus.

[gK]

The one question that A-Rod didn't answer that really bothered me was why didn't he call Hank right away after opting out or before deciding to.

[ymike673]

Knew there was more to it. Hopefully people understand this and don't hold the opt-out against A-Rod. Also so much for the polished, fake A-Rod, he tossed Boras' ass under the bus.

Why should anyone care that A Rod opted out? Since A Rod ended up signing with the Yankees for close to the same amount he would have recieved if he had not opted out can't we all just let the issue die and move on to other things.

[hankandhal]

Love the numbers, but please just stop- Boras also made me yell ha! in Toronto and the Blonde was a Boras employee who just had some papers for me to sign.
Just be quiet- it makes it hard to root for you

[Jetfanmack]

Until he fires Boras, I will continue to think this is just damage control fed to him by Scott.

Tough to say. That's a pretty damaging thing to say for Boras's reputation. Who wants an agent who lies to his clients?

[Mr. Mxylsplk]

Tough to say. That's a pretty damaging thing to say for Boras's reputation. Who wants an agent who lies to his clients?

I imagine every player wants an agent who'll take the heat for you like this, and I imagine many players view this story as exactly that.

[sahara]

Tough to say. That's a pretty damaging thing to say for Boras's reputation. Who wants an agent who lies to his clients?

Why would you continue to employ an agent somehow who did this to you?

Boras is probably just doing what he needs to do to do right by his client, especially since he did mess up in judging the market and response. Hopefully for the good of the Yankees, it's bought into and people/media back off Alex.

[effdamets]

Tough to say. That's a pretty damaging thing to say for Boras's reputation. Who wants an agent who lies to his clients?

Anyone that wants to make 300 million?

[Kceracerone]

Tough to say. That's a pretty damaging thing to say for Boras's reputation. Who wants an agent who lies to his clients?

Well most recently, Jacoby Ellsbury.

[Prison Mike]

Until I hear that Arod fired Boras, I will assume this is all lip-service.

[HA2007]

I don't understand the " they weren't interested in my services" Arod was under contract for 3 years... HE chose to opt out... I'm a little confused...