Free agents push baseball to 1 billion in deals
In four days 24 free agents agreed to major league contracts totaling 738.95 million, raising this year’s class to 1.043 billion. Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez led the spree with record payoffs as Boston and Texas reshaped rosters, while Yankees and Braves remained favorites for a World Series showdown.
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Texas Rangers Land A Rodriguez In Big Free Agent Deal
Alex Rodriguez traveled to The Ballpark in Arlington after agreeing to a record ten-year 252 million contract with the Texas Rangers. He chose Texas over Atlanta and Seattle, citing easy decision due to the team's offer and Boras who brokered the deal. Rangers owner Tom Hicks hailed Rodriguez as the foundation to a World Series run, while teammates Kenny Rogers and Rafael Palmeiro welcomed him joining a high paid, motivated roster.
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Baseball’s obscene payrolls spark global game abuse debate
Dan Coughlin argues MLB teams fuel unsustainable spending as Manny Ramirez and Alex Rodriguez contracts siphon billions from ticket buyers. He recalls past abuses, Ueberroth era boycotts, and 1989 penalties, noting how agent commissions and star salaries distort the sport and invite financial peril for franchises and fans.
Browns owner weighs Palmer fate amid coaching talk
Browns owner Al Lerner faces a coaching decision as he weighs whether to renew Chris Palmer's contract after a 5-26 record. Policy urges firing, but Lerner controls the final call, seeking more evidence from the season’s struggles, injuries, and public image concerns.
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