NYC is likely no longer an issue for him

He has proven at Texas and NY that he is not weighed upon by the size of his contract (countless other the adverse).

He will pay for himself economically as he does this

The new stadium nearly requires him

At worst (barring injuries) in his deep decline years he will be on overpaid DH

But if the economics chug along not by much
– the Yankees as noted by nearly everyone hurt themselves by not locking up players early (they at least make for cheap trades if wrong –avoid the NT clauses)
– by the time a jeteresque splayer proves exceptional the cost is too high — although with the economics Jeter was maybe only a little late

If commiting to ARod forces the front office to be more agressive with the young player they will be financially ahead in spite of themselves

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I have been anti-Torre the short series manager forever – we (fans and team have needed too many “miracles” — the team plays tight with the “win or all is lost we are failures pressure”

Yhe Yankees need a manager who can handle the players, clubhouse, game and reduce the pressure — that person may be so tough to find that Torre even with His “faults” is the better answer –

From PeteAbe:

“What did George Steinbrenner tell Clemens on March 7 in Tampa? Whatever it was, it made an impact. “He had some words for me which I’ll keep with me forever. I might share those when this season is all said and done. I’ll keep those close to my heart,” Clemens said.”

So, he “might” share.