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LOL... this has to be a joke.

A-Rod a Mud Hen? Triple-A Toledo makes a playful offer
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-a-rod-mudhens&prov=ap&type=lgns

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez a Mud Hen?

Spurred by an offhand remark from George Steinbrenner's son, the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens want in on the A-Rod sweepstakes.

The Mud Hens playfully offered the prize free agent a deal Thursday -- a contract proposal that includes a bonus for hitting 75 home runs next year and leading them to 10 straight International League titles.

Rodriguez recently opted out of his $252 million, 10-year contract with the New York Yankees. That prompted Hank Steinbrenner, son of the Yankees owner, to tell the New York Times: "Does he want to go into the Hall of Fame as a Yankee, or a Toledo Mud Hen?"

The Mud Hens conjured up an offer to find out, said Jason Griffin, a spokesman for the Detroit Tigers' top farm team.

Toledo created a Hall of Fame plaque of Rodriguez wearing a Mud Hens hat and sent a letter to his agent, Scott Boras.

The deal stipulates that Rodriguez will have to compete for a spot with Toledo third basemen Mike Hessman, the league's most valuable player last season.

"Would your client be willing to play a different position?" the letter asked.

I'm pride myself in my heckling abilities, and I think A-Rod has made it easy for me when he comes to my town: I'm gonna wave a dollar bill at him the whole game. I'm hoping this will catch on.

Years ago, actor James Garner was in a hit series on tv called "The Rockford Files."
One summer break, during the height of the series popularity, Garner held out for the then unprecedented sum of $65,000 per episode to continue with the series.
The network balked at first, but ended up paying him what he wanted.

During a "60 Minutes" interview Garner was asked whether he felt a little ashamed, or perhaps a little greedy, for asking for so much.
Garner's response was..."I used to, until I found out there were people who could pay it."

The same principal applies with A-Rod's situation.
There are businessmen in the "front office" who make a large amount of money due to the box office draw of A-Rod.
I see nothing wrong with A-Rod demanding a nice, fat portion of it.

Regards,
-Ward

I don't care where A-Rod plays as long as it's not for the Red Sox.