Following the advice of Scott Boras, you've sat back for two months while the rest of the free agents found their new homes. It's looking like a good strategy. CC Sabathia signed with the Dodgers, Mark Teixeira remained in Anaheim, and A.J. Burnett wound up in Baltimore. Every day more free agents sign with new teams, and never once have the New York Yankees been left holding the prize. The tabloids in New York are going crazy. Hank Steinbrenner is on the back pages every day, threatening to kick Brian Cashman's ass after losing Sabathia and then crying publicly after Burnett doesn't sign. He's said to be under the care of a team of physicians now, but somehow finds a phone to call reporters and recite long passages from James Joyce's The Dubliners before scuffling noises can be heard on the other end of the line.
In the chaos, they can hear Steinbrenner screaming, "Manny! Manny!"
Scott is thrilled by the development, but you're not so sure. It seems like a lot of drama to go play in New York, all the family in Washington Heights and all the agita with the Red Sox, but Scott thinks it makes sense financially. He's never steered you wrong before.
You hear the strains of Kanye West's "Golddigger," and know that Scott's phone is ringing with Cashman making an offer. The smile on his face makes it obvious that they've topped any other bidder. Do you go home?
Take the Yankees' offer
... or ...
Re-enter free agency
(Not sure how you got here? Start Choose Your Own Adventure: Manny Being Choosey in Free Agency from the beginning.)
