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Thursday, December 21
A-Rod and Manny: Complete coverage
Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez was all smiles after signing his new deal.
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


    Complete coverage
  • 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