Future Owner of the Cubs: Alex Rodriguez?

I know, that sounds ridiculous -- and this story is from the New York Post -- but apparently Scott Boras has been in discussions with who he believes is the "frontrunner" to purchase the Cubs this offseason about Alex Rodriguez owning a portion of the Cubs as a partial trade for his free agent services.

According to the magazine [New York Magazine], Boras is peddling a Second City deal that could go for an average of $30 million a year over 10 seasons, with much of that cash backloaded for the 32-year-old Rodriguez - who would then be given the right to buy a chunk of the Cubs at the contract's conclusion. The report does not indicate who would pay for this proposed, precedent-setting deal.

Asked about the potential deal after the Yankees' win yesterday over the Blue Jays, A-Rod said only, "I don't know what that's about."
New York magazine doesn't name the front-running owner wannabe but reports that it is not Dallas Maverick owner Mark Cuban of the NBA, who's expressed interest in grabbing the Cubs.

Um ... wow? Though it's hard to imagine any Bud Selig-approved ownership group having the balls to give Alex Rodriguez a long-term share of the team, this is, at the very least, an interesting idea. Did I say interesting? Sorry: I meant mindblowing.

I would argue that, were the Cubs to offer an ownership spot, A-Rod's salary should probably take a slight hit in return. I'd also argue that offering Rodriguez a backloaded ten-year deal at the age of 32 is a horrible, terrible, no good very bad idea ... but what do I know?

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

9-23-2007 @ 12:43PM

Angela said...

You really must be kidding me with this crap. Anyone who would give A-Rod a 10 year deal for that kind of money deserves whatever comes of it. He would be 42 at the contract's end and in god knows what kind of shape. The Cubs thing is just weird. I don't even know where that came from.

9-23-2007 @ 12:46PM

viking2972 said...

a-rod is a a hole- lets go red sox

9-23-2007 @ 12:53PM

maybe i can purchase the cubs then i would fire a-rod

9-23-2007 @ 1:18PM

Steve said...

Mark Cuban would be great for baseball. He's into the game.

A-Rods the very best... bar non.

9-23-2007 @ 1:31PM

Bill said...

SOMEDAY.....BUT NOT AS LONG AS ALEX R IS AN ACTIVE PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL PLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....

9-23-2007 @ 1:35PM

Gerry said...

The comments that one reads on the usual sportspage blogs are, for the most part ill informed, asine, or just plain stupid. Nothing different here.

9-23-2007 @ 1:48PM

im a red sox fan dating a yankee fan ! were kinky

9-23-2007 @ 1:58PM

Lynn said...

Great idea but Cubs should also install stripper poles free for A-rod when he gets his owner box.

9-23-2007 @ 2:09PM

James Di Pietro said...

The Cubs managemt must be in a suicidal mode......or just plain crazy. Or stupid ?

9-23-2007 @ 5:14PM

Erika said...

This is my dad that ur talking about..he can choose what ever he wants

i love u daddy

9-23-2007 @ 6:07PM

George B Vieto said...

If Alex Rodriguez was to own the Cubs after this season it would be too much too soon. Let Mark Cuban own the Cubs he will infuse Wrigley Field with a winning touch.

9-23-2007 @ 5:51PM

nyranger26 said...

Mark Cuban owner,A-Rod co-owner and 3rd basemen...it doesn't get any better than that

9-23-2007 @ 8:25PM

mike m said...

a rod will always be mr aug we will see him do nothing in oct

9-23-2007 @ 11:50PM

savinbiller said...

Just remember, it is illegal for the Cubs to be talking to anyone of A-Rod's people about a contract. They can't even mention that they are interested in A-Rod. It's called tampering. A-Rod has a contract which is still valid with the Yankees.