Arod circumventing Steiner?

[kingjammy24]

in light of steiner's 'exclusive' yankees contract, how is this to be explained?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=120133910375

previously, steiner has shut down similar ebay auctions. it'll be interesting to see if they shut this one down. even more interesting should be elite's response.

rudy.

[3arod13]

in light of steiner's 'exclusive' yankees contract, how is this to be explained?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=120133910375

previously, steiner has shut down similar ebay auctions. it'll be interesting to see if they shut this one down. even more interesting should be elite's response.

rudy.

Rudy, could you please you elaborate more on this? Are you saying arod is now exclusively with Steiner's?

Tony

[kingjammy24]

at the end of 2004, steiner signed a multi-year deal with yankees for the rights to sell items that the yankees own. typically, these items include jerseys, bases, caps, balls, and lineup cards. players typically own their cleats, bats, and wristbands. the belief is that this deal is exclusive. that is, noone but steiner has the right to sell these items.

it's not that "arod is with steiner". it's that arod is with the yankees and the yankees are with steiner. unless he opts to purchase them outright, arod doesn't own his jerseys. the yankees do and as such, steiner's deal gives them first access. arod is free to take his bats, cleats, and wristbands anywhere he likes. however, his jerseys, pants, and caps would seem to be property of the yankees/steiner.

regardless of this deal, the reality is that unless steiner has strict controls in place, there's little to prevent a player from sneaking his jerseys out of the clubhouse and selling them someone else, like elite. i find it strange that steiner would pay a hefty sum for this deal and then watch as players take these items to other resellers. if you can't enforce and monitor these things, then i fail to see the point of the agreement.

rudy.

[Carlevv]

Rudy, good post but ill add a little. Elite could have bought this jersey from Steiner and had AROD sign it then. You wont see any Steiner jersey's on their website signed like this. Secondly, The Yankees are in control of players bats. Arod has tricked the system a bit as he buys his own bats so he's in control of them. The Yankees allow this to happen but only guys like Cano, Cabrera, and Arod take advantage of this.

[3arod13]

Rudy, good post but ill add a little. Elite could have bought this jersey from Steiner and had AROD sign it then. You wont see any Steiner jersey's on their website signed like this. Secondly, The Yankees are in control of players bats. Arod has tricked the system a bit as he buys his own bats so he's in control of them. The Yankees allow this to happen but only guys like Cano, Cabrera, and Arod take advantage of this.

Carlevv, I emailed you per your requested, but not response.

Tony

[suave1477]

Rudy, good post but ill add a little. Elite could have bought this jersey from Steiner and had AROD sign it then. You wont see any Steiner jersey's on their website signed like this. Secondly, The Yankees are in control of players bats. Arod has tricked the system a bit as he buys his own bats so he's in control of them. The Yankees allow this to happen but only guys like Cano, Cabrera, and Arod take advantage of this.

You are correct about this and there is a good reason for Cano & Cabrera
You also missed 2 other players Sheffield and Strawberry

Can you name the missing puzzle??????

[Carlevv]

Sheffield and Strawberry dont count anymore because the arent Yankees. LOL Suave!

[suave1477]

Carlevv ha ha ha not funny


Actually the bigger piece to the pie is all the players mentioned have the same sports memorabilia agent!!!!!!!

[Carlevv]

Yea but Mead doesnt deal with Alex. Cano, Melky, Doc, and Straw but not AROD.

[kingjammy24]

it's back on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=120161017541

sold on jun 25 for $1426. it now has a buy-it-now price of $4999

rudy.