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RE: A-Rod to Yanks?
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Rangers reportedly trying to deal A-Rod, interested in Clemens
Nov. 11, 2003
SportsLine.com wire reports
DALLAS -- According to a pair of reports, the Texas Rangers are looking into trading All-Star shortstop Alex Rodriguez, and are also interested in having Roger Clemens pitch for them in 2004.
New York Newsday reported Tuesday that the Rangers recently discussed a huge, three-team trade that involved Rodriguez and Boston Red Sox All-Star shortstop Nomar Garciaparra.
According to the paper, the discussions centered around the Rangers sending Rodriguez to Boston. The Red Sox would then deal Garciaparra to Anaheim, with the Angels shipping shortstop David Eckstein and a few pitchers to the Rangers.
There have been a lot of rumors recently about Texas trying to move Rodriguez, although the shortstop has maintained he expects to be in Texas next season.
Also, Texas general manager John Hart denied he has had talks with other teams about a trade for Rodriguez.
With the poor economics in baseball, it's not likely a team would be interested in taking on Rodriguez's incredible $252 million, 10-year contract. However, the scenario mentioned by Newsday could fit for both Rodriguez and Garciaparra. Rodriguez, who has seven years left on his contract, could play for a team that is committed to spending money to win a championship. Garciaparra would play in his home state of California.
Rodriguez has a complete no-trade clause, and Newsday reported that he would have total say over where he is dealt. The Angels, Orioles and Dodgers also reportedly have the money to spend to get Rodriguez.
The newspaper reports the Yankees would probably not be a good fit for Rodriguez for two major reasons. New York shortstop Derek Jeter and A-Rod, former best friends, have had a falling out. Also, the Yankees would have to ask either Jeter or Rodriguez to move somewhere else in the infield.
Meanwhile, the Dallas Morning News reported Tuesday that according to a club source, the Rangers have contacted Allan Hendricks, Clemens' longtime agent.
The Rangers are reportedly trying to see if Clemens is serious about retirement, or if he'll consider pitching in a situation similar to what Nolan Ryan had when he came to the Rangers in 1989.
Ryan was able to pitch in as many home games as possible while spending time with his family. Clemens announced his decision to retire earlier this year for similar reasons. The 41-year-old Clemens lives in Houston.
Clemens, baseball's only six-time Cy Young Award winner, has pitched for the Yankees the past five seasons. He went 17-9 with a 3.91 ERA this year and surpassed the 300-win mark and 4,000-strikeout plateau earlier this season.
Instead of filling out retirement papers, Clemens has filed for free agency, which leaves the door open if he wants to return for a 21st season. If the Yankees don't offer Clemens salary arbitration by Dec. 7, they would not be able to re-sign him until May 1. By that time, it's likely another team would snatch up the Rocket.
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This is just another article I found on the Rangers Rumor about Arod.
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