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A-Rod Purchases Entire Marlins Team

By Kevin Moran 

Marlins’ owner, Jeffrey Loria, has agreed in principle to sell the team to Yankees’ third baseman Alex Rodriguez, according to a Major League Baseball official speaking on the condition of anonymity.  The deal is contingent upon the approval of Commissioner Bud Selig. The commissioner could not be reached for comment Monday night, but he is not expected to impede the sale.                                                                                               

Hank Steinbrenner will allow A-rod to use the Marlins as a Class A affiliate of the Yankees in the Florida Coast League. Hanley Ramirez is expected to join the Yankees in mid-season to bolster their bench.  The 24 year old shortstop batted .332 with 29 home runs last season.  A-Rod will inherit a payroll of about $10 million.  By comparison, Rodriguez will make $27 million with the Yankees this season.  Despite those deep pockets, the reigning AL MVP is expected to be more frugal with his money.

“Alex has told me that the Marlins are very important to him and that he is willing to make personal sacrifices to ensure that the team prospers.  He’s going to have to make some concessions.  I mean when you own a team, you just can’t spend millions of dollars on hair gel. Fortunately, the natural Florida sunshine will cut down on Alex’s tanning bills.  All in all, I think it’s a great day for Alex and Major League Baseball,” said Yankees’ captain Derek Jeter. 

Not everyone is happy with the pending sale of the Marlins.  Red Sox Left Fielder, Manny Ramirez is expected to file a grievance against Major League Baseball, reportedly because they rejected his bid to buy the Washington Nationals. 

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