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It Is About The Money: An Interview with Darrell Rasner

Following my interview with agent Matt Sosnick, I asked Matt if it would be OK to interview one of his players. Being in New York and sucker for the low-down from one of the less-heralded players, I checked if the Yanks Darrell Rasner would be amenable. I was able to send Darrell a list of questions and he was kind enough to answer such topics as dealing with adversity, Metallica, his training regimen, Joe Girardi, and providing us with a player’s view inside the lockerroom. Oh yeah, and being appreciative for being paid to play this game.

IIATMS: Are you a fan of the game, of its history? Casual or intense?

DR: I love the history of the game. I like looking over stats of old hall-of-famers and watching film of all of the greats of the game.

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IIATMS: Do you read baseball-related books, websites, blogs, etc. or do you look to get away from the game when you are away from the field?

DR: Not at all. When I’m away from the field, I concentrate on my family.

Repoz Posted: June 30, 2008 at 03:29 PM | 7 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. Craig Calcaterra Posted: June 30, 2008 at 04:26 PM (#2837510)

His fmaily must tell him about the game's history then.

2. The District Attorney Posted: June 30, 2008 at 04:36 PM (#2837519)

He won't have to worry about loonies and toonies.

3. MSI Posted: June 30, 2008 at 06:58 PM (#2837670)

He thinks he's Brian Bannister.

4. Big Train Posted: June 30, 2008 at 07:12 PM (#2837687)

IIATMS: Which teammate has surprised you the most (ie: being friendlier, funnier, more serious, etc.)?
DR: A-Rod. He is incredibly kind and friendly, and takes an active interest in his teammates. He’s been awesome to me.

But everyone hates AROD?

5. brockforbroglio Posted: June 30, 2008 at 08:10 PM (#2837749)

You see Ricciardi; that is how you answer a bunch of questions without having to answer a bunch of questions. Seemed like a bunch of cliche answers to me.

6. Charter Member of the Jesus Melendez Fanclub Posted: June 30, 2008 at 08:20 PM (#2837768)

He studies the game when he is on the field. He has an Ipod under the bill of his cap which plays old game films. He leafs through Macmillan between innings. After the games, he leaves that stuff in the clubhouse. Got it?

7. Best Regards, Larry M. Posted: June 30, 2008 at 09:44 PM (#2837865)

But everyone hates AROD?

Interestingly, when the Angels were in DC last week, I asked them about the whole situation last offseason.

They told me that:

A) They had heard A-Rod was not good in the clubhouse, and that made them hesitate to offer him a large contract
B) They were never going to offer anything near what the Yankees did before A-Rod opted out
C) Boras misread the market, misled Rodriguez, and the split between Rodriguez and Boras is very real.

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