Buzz: A-Rod, Back in Bronx
During an appearance on WFAN, Daily News reporter Mark Feinsand said he believes free-agent 3B Alex Rodriguez will be back with the Yankees within the next four or five days.
Earlier today, Feinsand and Bill Madden of the Daily News, citing ‘a source with knowledge of the situation,’ wrote that the Yankees have re-opened negotiations with Rodriguez, adding that the team does not want his agent, Scott Boras, involved.
…Update…4:00 pm…
According to the Associated Press, the Yankees and Rodriguez met in New York today, and Boras was not involved.
…Update…4:02 pm…
At his website, ARod.com, Rodriguez writes…
“After spending time with Cynthia and my family over these last few weeks, it became clear to me that I needed to make an attempt to engage the Yankees regarding my future with the organization…As a result, I reached out to the Yankees through mutual friends and conveyed that message. I also understand that I had to respond to certain Yankees concerns, and I was receptive and understanding of that situation.
Cynthia and I have since spoken directly with the Steinbrenner family. During these healthy discussions, both sides were able to share honest feelings and hopes with one another, and we expect to continue this dialogue with the Yankees over the next few days.”
