A-Rod

Couple things...

First, A-Rod, as always, shows utmost class when his contracts are up. This time he even upped the ante by announcing that he was opting out of the largest contract in the history of mankind (and turning down the Yankees' offer to pay him even more) during game 4 of the World Series.

But, secondly, I want to know why George Steinbrenner didn't expect this? There's a reason that A-Rod creates mortal enemies of the fans of every team he leaves (or spurns, like Boston). Now he has earned the ire of the largest fan base in baseball. Good luck with that, A-Rod. Future trips to Yankee Stadium are not going to be very pleasant for you. Might want to sign in the National League.

On the bright side, though, this is great for the Rangers who have been paying a chunk of A-Rod's salary. Jon Daniels now has an extra $10 million to work with for the next three seasons. Here's hoping they don't screw it up.

(aw hell... they're going to screw it up... never mind)