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<blockquote data-quote="Randy Savage" data-source="post: 3471770" data-attributes="member: 545614">A-Rod a Mud Hen? Triple-A Toledo makes a playful offerNovember 1, 2007TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez a Mud Hen?Spurred by an offhand remark from George Steinbrenner&#039;s son, the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens want in on the A-Rod sweepstakes.ADVERTISEMENTThe Mud Hens playfully offered the prize free agent a deal Thursday -- a contract proposal that includes a bonus for hitting 75 home runs next year and leading them to 10 straight International League titles.Rodriguez recently opted out of his $252 million, 10-year contract with the New York Yankees. That prompted Hank Steinbrenner, son of the Yankees owner, to tell the New York Times: &quot;Does he want to go into the Hall of Fame as a Yankee, or a Toledo Mud Hen?&quot;The Mud Hens conjured up an offer to find out, said Jason Griffin, a spokesman for the Detroit Tigers&#039; top farm team.Toledo created a Hall of Fame plaque of Rodriguez wearing a Mud Hens hat and sent a letter to his agent, Scott Boras.The deal stipulates that Rodriguez will have to compete for a spot with Toledo third basemen Mike Hessman, the league&#039;s most valuable player last season.&quot;Would your client be willing to play a different position?&quot; the letter asked.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Randy Savage, post: 3471770, member: 545614"] A-Rod a Mud Hen? Triple-A Toledo makes a playful offer November 1, 2007 TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez a Mud Hen? Spurred by an offhand remark from George Steinbrenner's son, the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens want in on the A-Rod sweepstakes. ADVERTISEMENT The Mud Hens playfully offered the prize free agent a deal Thursday -- a contract proposal that includes a bonus for hitting 75 home runs next year and leading them to 10 straight International League titles. Rodriguez recently opted out of his $252 million, 10-year contract with the New York Yankees. That prompted Hank Steinbrenner, son of the Yankees owner, to tell the New York Times: "Does he want to go into the Hall of Fame as a Yankee, or a Toledo Mud Hen?" The Mud Hens conjured up an offer to find out, said Jason Griffin, a spokesman for the Detroit Tigers' top farm team. Toledo created a Hall of Fame plaque of Rodriguez wearing a Mud Hens hat and sent a letter to his agent, Scott Boras. The deal stipulates that Rodriguez will have to compete for a spot with Toledo third basemen Mike Hessman, the league's most valuable player last season. "Would your client be willing to play a different position?" the letter asked. [/QUOTE]

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