Mr. Rodriguez wants 'his' baseball.

Knuckles · August 17, 2007 4:44AM

Old news and it may have been talked about already but he's offering the guy who has the 500th HR ball autographed memorabilia... by several high-profile Yankees... Guy makes 28mil a year and he can't dig deeper than that? Different strokes I guess but I would toss the guy 500k at least.. big deal..

He Took His Ball, and Went Home

jmbkb4 · August 17, 2007 4:44AM

Agreed. he must not want it THAT badly.

rube26105 · August 17, 2007 4:45AM

put it on ebay, make him bid on it,ill battle with him on it! i want my virginity back and my hair too-but that aint gonna happen lmao
randy

jrinck · August 17, 2007 4:57AM

Yeah, either A-Rod is completely clueless as to the value of his autograph, or he really doesn't want the ball that badly.

So I agree, put it up for auction and we'll see just exactly how much, or how little A-Rod really wants it after all.

mikeschmidt · August 17, 2007 4:59AM

There have been some fans who have graciously given back some key balls over the past few years.

jrinck · August 17, 2007 5:03AM

<< There have been some fans who have graciously given back some key balls over the past few years. >>

In 1927, I'd have given Ruth his 60th HR ball.

In 1961, Maris would have been given his 61st ball.

In 1974, I would have gladly given Aaron his 715th.

But in 2007, the god-d*mn thing will be given only to the highest bidder.

perkdog · August 17, 2007 5:10AM

Sorry I would NOT give any ballplayer back a baseball unless he paid me $$$$, I dont care who it is or what significant curcumstances surrounding the ball.

If I was this guy I would laugh at Arod and say the price is 500K next week it will be 600K.. ( Thats in CASH ofcourse )

Knuckles · August 17, 2007 5:10AM

<< 
In 1927, I'd have given Ruth his 60th HR ball.

In 1961, Maris would have been given his 61st ball.

In 1974, I would have gladly given Aaron his 715th.
>>

When it was just a game.. for sure.

rube26105 · August 17, 2007 5:13AM

<There have been some fans who have graciously given back some key balls over the past few years.>
not any more lol- everythings for sale, whole countries been bought and sold right from under our noses!,give a baseball back that i can sell for alot of $,i be thinking not
randy

Knuckles · August 17, 2007 5:18AM

A-Rod:

<< Thanks for giving me my ball back sucker! Now to eBay it! >>

stitzen · August 17, 2007 5:24AM

Kind of an unfair headline to this thead...he is quoted in the article you linked as saying "We have time. It's his ball. I think it's obvious I would love to have the ball."

But let's be honest, Arod's well on his way to 600, 700, 800 HRs, so the 500 HR ball really won't be worth all that much when those other milestones fall.

PasadenaMudSlide · August 17, 2007 5:32AM

eBay.

rube26105 · August 17, 2007 5:34AM

id take it not a problem,500 home run club ball-

be the youngest to hit 550 and 600 and 650 and 700 and on up i hope!

flash49 · August 17, 2007 5:44AM

autographs won't pay what the IRS will want.have they not sent a bill the the guy that caught bond's ball?

perkdog · August 17, 2007 5:45AM

<< But let's be honest, Arod's well on his way to 600, 700, 800 HRs, so the 500 HR ball really won't be worth all that much when those other milestones fall. >>

Ofcourse it will be significant though, the 500 club!

PSASAP · August 17, 2007 5:47AM

Ironic that you used the phrase "When It Was A Game". That was the name of the sleaziest card company around, and they must have modeled their business practices after the 1919 Black Sox.

cravetopps · August 17, 2007 5:56AM

<<<But let's be honest, Arod's well on his way to 600, 700, 800 HRs, so the 500 HR ball really won't be worth all that much when those other milestones fall.>>>

Mantle's 500th sold for $120,000 in July (Mastro) if I'm not mistaken. That makes this ball maybe worth $75K to $100K, tops IMO. #800 is gonna be the one to watch.

jmbkb4 · August 17, 2007 6:15AM

i'm curious why that poster wants his virginity back.

andywtn · August 17, 2007 6:23AM

Trade the ball for the blondes' number up in Toronto.

rube26105 · August 17, 2007 6:24AM

<i'm curious why that poster wants his virginity back.>
im that poster - ret Colonel army 66-92

joke, smile-it wont crack your face i assure you

randy

PasadenaMudSlide · August 17, 2007 6:28AM

Who you kiddin', Rube?

That virginity's still intact, right?!!!!

rube26105 · August 17, 2007 6:32AM

true rick, i am pure as snow and almost an angel heading towards saithod as we speak lol just gotta get thru all the buracratic red tape 1st!-NOTTTT
randy

TomGshotput · August 17, 2007 6:34AM

Even if I had a quarter-billion dollar contract I still wouldn't pay very much for that ball

JohnnyD · August 17, 2007 7:04AM

<< i'm that poster - ret colonel army 66-92 >>

26 years in the military.....Capitalize the "C" in Colonel, you have earned it sir!!!!

....US Army, 1981-2002 Captain, MP (Active/Reserve combined)

rube26105 · August 17, 2007 7:09AM

i dont count basic in 66-that was too easyand quick,less than 6 weeks was all i had i think, they was hurring everything along to send you to nam!,even if they did beat the hell of of ya back in those days lol, now they cant touch ya, im sure they do thoughl,take out behind barracks and whack! lol
randy

Knuckles · August 17, 2007 7:45AM

<< Ironic that you used the phrase "When It Was A Game". That was the name of the sleaziest card company around, and they must have modeled their business practices after the 1919 Black Sox. >>

No doubt, funny how the phrase came to mind when thinking of A-Rod..

MooseDog · August 17, 2007 9:21AM

<< autographs won't pay what the IRS will want.have they not sent a bill the the guy that caught bond's ball? >>

The issue of whether the guy who caught the ball is liable for taxes is undetermined.

Here a spirited discussion on the very subject. Some suggest that the ball is a "gift" others say the ball falls under the "treasure trove" section of the tax code (found treasure).

The best response I saw stated that

"I agree with whoever said it’s a gift to the fan. The team is the one who purchased the ball in the first place; they generously allow fans to keep any balls leaving the playing field (as opposed, for example, to NBA teams, who don’t). Thus, impose the gift tax on the team. Better yet - although more of a strech - call the hitter the orginal owner, and call it a gift to the fan that catches it. Wouldn’t taxing Bonds make everyone happy here?
"

BobaFett72 · August 17, 2007 9:22AM

the 500 Hr ball for arod is valued about 80K to 100K. IF mr. arod wants to rustle up some signed gherig/ ruth stuff for trade

that would be fine.

koby · August 17, 2007 11:00AM

I agree Arod should offer the guy some real money. It will be interesting to see what the Canseco allegations are in the new book and how this will affect the value of the Arod HR ball. I think Arod memorabilia can survive infidelity and almsot any scandal, but if the allegations involve steroids or an affair with someone not a woman, then his stuff will tank.

chaz43 · August 17, 2007 12:07PM

<< Old news and it may have been talked about already but he's offering the guy who has the 500th HR ball autographed memorabilia... by several high-profile Yankees... Guy makes 28mil a year and he can't dig deeper than that? Different strokes I guess but I would toss the guy 500k at least.. big deal..

He Took His Ball, and Went Home >>

Cheap Arod. If I had the ball, the price is 5 mil. You want your ball, 5 million bucks turkey or no ball. You got millions in the bank, you could make it up on the interest alone. chaz

chaz43 · August 17, 2007 12:07PM

<< There have been some fans who have graciously given back some key balls over the past few years. >>

They are suckers. chaz

koby · August 17, 2007 2:02PM

<< 

<< There have been some fans who have graciously given back some key balls over the past few years. >>

They are suckers. chaz >>

Someone would have to be an absolute idiot to give a historic ball back to the player or the team. That would be equivalent to flushing money down the toilet.

stitzen · August 17, 2007 2:07PM

5 million?

haha That's downright hysterical. It's not record breaking, hell he's not even the only guy to get to 500 this year, let alone 600, or 756.

It would be lucky to get 100k for that ball.

RedHeart54 · August 17, 2007 2:52PM

The price of Mantle's 500th ball (Eddie Murray's notwithstanding) has, in some ways, set the market. Afterall, who aside from Babe Ruth can top Mantle in popularity and in legend status? I'd be surprised if Rodriguez's ball even topped $50K, let alone $100K.

rube26105 · August 17, 2007 2:57PM

id take 50k no problem -todd macfarlane paid 3million for marks 71 home run ball lol

TNTonPMS · August 17, 2007 7:44PM

<< 

<< There have been some fans who have graciously given back some key balls over the past few years. >>

In 1927, I'd have given Ruth his 60th HR ball.

In 1961, Maris would have been given his 61st ball.

In 1974, I would have gladly given Aaron his 715th.

But in 2007, the god-d*mn thing will be given only to the highest bidder.

>>

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Ah ha ha ha ha !! TOO damn Funny !
MEEEE TOOOOOOO

Only if you're holdin that 1927 Ruth 60th homer ball ,WOOOOO !!

That's a MONSTER PIECE !

If I were holding that 500th A-ROD Ball , I'd be asking for Lifetime season tix to the new Yankee Stadium and $50,000 cash , I don't think that is asking too much ??

chaz43 · August 17, 2007 11:29PM

<< 5 million?

haha That's downright hysterical. It's not record breaking, hell he's not even the only guy to get to 500 this year, let alone 600, or 756.

It would be lucky to get 100k for that ball. >>

Yeah, but guess what? It's HIS #500 Home Run Ball that matters. He wants to look at it, hold it and think back how he hit the hell out of that ball and all the ones before it. Give me the 5 mil in cash or no ball !!!! chaz

Knuckles · August 18, 2007 1:41AM

<< The price of Mantle's 500th ball (Eddie Murray's notwithstanding) has, in some ways, set the market. Afterall, who aside from Babe Ruth can top Mantle in popularity and in legend status? I'd be surprised if Rodriguez's ball even topped $50K, let alone $100K. >>

There's something to be said about the hype in that it just happend though.. Like Rube mentioned Mcfarlane paid 3mil for McGwire's 70th HR ball.

helionaut · August 18, 2007 2:38AM

ESPN lists his salary at $27,708,525 this year. That comes to $171,040 per game. And that excludes endorsements and all the other ancillary income from being a major leaguer and star. Of course, there are all kinds of taxes to pay to the IRS, all the states he plays in, not to mention Canada. I can't pretend to know what it's like at that income level all the demands you have. I can't pretend to know what it's like to have a wife and kids even. And I know NYC is expensive. But I'd think that he can afford to pay the guy some cash. One game's salary would be a very strong price and I don't think it would hurt him.

Estil · August 18, 2007 7:32AM

Well, as much as people are looking ahead to his 600 and 700 and such home run balls, they think the 500 one will decrease in value a lot. But doesn't the fact that that 500th home run, at the tender age of 32, is what clinched A-Rod's Hall of Fame plaque? That's gotta count for something, doesn't it?

Cokin75 · August 18, 2007 11:49AM

If Richie Rich made me a "non cash" offer of autographed goods from his teammates, here is the response he would get from me....

zef204 · August 18, 2007 12:36PM

<< Kind of an unfair headline to this thead...he is quoted in the article you linked as saying "We have time. It's his ball. I think it's obvious I would love to have the ball." >>

I think the original poster of this thread may have taken the headline from the article as it is the same.

Carew29 · August 18, 2007 3:34PM

wonder how many free beers you could get with that ball??

Mr. Rodriguez wants 'his' baseball.

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