Rich get richer

Newsday is reporting that the New York Yankees have all but completed a trade with the Texas Rangers to acquire shortstop Alex Rodriguez -- the reigning American League MVP. However, ESPN.com is reporting that talks are ongoing and that nothing is imminent. As rumored, the deal would call for the Yankees to ship second baseman Alfonso Soriano, pitcher Jose Contreras and a prospect to the Rangers in exchange for Rodriguez. The Rangers would also be asked to pay for some of the $180-plus million that Rodriguez is guaranteed over the next six years. Should the Yankees gain Rodriguez, the plan would call for him to switch positions to play third base, as Derek Jeter already plays shortstop in the Bronx. This deal -- if consummated -- should really stick in the craw of Red Sox Nation, since the Sox traded for A-Rod only to have the deal voided by the Players’ Association earlier in the off-season. While certainly no fan of the Yankees, I almost want to see them get A-Rod just to hear the uproar from Sox fans, who can’t even enjoy having another championship team in town.