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SOURCE: Casablanca Sports

Zapote, Costa Rica -- It's that time of year when boundless rumors over mega trades arrive at the forefront. This past week an extremely strong free-agent crop emerged with the most popular name being that of Alex Rodriguez. Will he be traded, or not?

Texas Rangers GM, John Hart was quoted recently as saying a Rodriguez trade would be a "long shot." Furthermore, he said, "We have the player, we love the player, we're going to retain the player. We're not talking about it. We're not interested in trading Alex."

However, other sources close to Rangers management have said that the $25 million a year spent on Rodriguez could be better served by adding several lesser players. They have said openly that they will entertain any offers made for the superstar.

Candidates who could afford to pick up the remaining seven year, $189 million dollar, blockbuster contract include, but are not limited to, the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Anaheim Angels and even the Los Angeles Dodgers.

"AROD is the most talented player in baseball," says BetCBSports CEO, Dave Johnson. However, the Rangers management learned the hard way that superstars could sell tickets. It must also be accepted that, in a team sport like baseball, the great players can't win alone. The Rangers have finished dead last the past three seasons, and now the possibility of a serious trade exists. We aim to make it exciting for you to bet on such an intriguing possibility."

We have posted the following odds on whether Alex Rodriguez will be traded before opening day this upcoming season:

 YES, Alex Rodriguez will be traded  +600 
 NO, Alex Rodriguez will not be traded  -1000 

Wagering YES on Alex Rodriguez means he will be traded, and he will approve the trade. Alex Rodriguez has a no-trade clause in his contract, so all trades will ultimately have to be approved by him.