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First, Alex Rodriguez signed a 10-year, $252 million contract with the Texas Rangers, the richest contract in sports history. Later in the day, Manny Ramirez signed a $160 million deal with the Boston Red Sox. The two deals totaled $412 million, leaving many wondering about the madness. ESPN.com was there with complete coverage and Jayson Stark says not to worry, the grand old game will survive just fine.
Gammons: It's all big business for A-Rod, Manny
The agents:
Boras says baseball in great shape
Chat wrap: Jeff Moorad
Video:
Rodriguez joins Roy Firestone on Up Close
A-Rod's news conference after signing
Chart: Baseball's salary explosion
A-Rod-Ometer: How fat is his wallet?
Neyer: Don't put Rangers in playoffs just yet
Stark: Whirlwind negotiations end with Ramirez in Boston
Outside the Lines: Inside the Ramirez deal
Stark: $252 million? Believe it
The owner who snagged A-Rod
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