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A-Rod May Head Back to Yanks  

Posted Nov 14, 07 2:47 PM CST in Sports    Most Covered

(newser) – The Yankees may get Alex Rodriguez back, and for a (relative) bargain. The slugger is in talks to stay in pinstripes for 10 years and $275 million—about $75 million less than he's been seeking—under a stipulation that his agent isn't involved. Sources tell the NY Daily News A-Rod is playing by the Yanks' rules to save his reputation, which took a hit when he announced that he would opt out of his contract.

"He's upset over the way he's being portrayed now," says one source. "It's not about money. It's about his face being everywhere. This is the only stage that can guarantee that," says another. Meanwhile, the Yankees don't have many choices at third base, the Daily News reports, another reason to reverse their "we won't negotiate if he opts out" stance. A-Rod has now acknowledged the talks in a statement on his web site.

Source New York Daily News

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A-Rod May Head Back to Yanks
New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez gets ready to take batting practice before Game 3 of an American League Divison Series playoff baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in New York, in this Oct. 7,...   (Associated Press)
A-Rod May Head Back to Yanks
Then-Texas Rangers shortstop Alex Rodriguez, right, and his agent Scott Boras, talk to reporters in this Dec. 17, 2003 file photo, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)   (Associated Press)
A-Rod May Head Back to Yanks
FILE ** New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez tosses his bat in the air after hitting a two-out, walk-off, three-run home run in the Yankees 8-6 win over the Cleveland Indians in their baseball game at Yankee...   (Associated Press)
A-Rod May Head Back to Yanks
New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez dons his batting helmet to take batting practice before Game 3 of the Yankees' American League baseball division playoff series against the Cleveland Indians at Yankee...   (Associated Press)
A-Rod May Head Back to Yanks
New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez responds to questions during a news interview in this Aug. 4, 2007 file photo at Yankee stadium in New York. Rodriguez opted out of his US$252 million, 10-year contract...   (Associated Press)
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