Seeking advice on his contract negotiation with the New York Yankees, Alex Rodriguez went to the number one source for trade wisdom, Warren Buffett, and a pair of Goldman Sachs executives.

After opting out of his contract at the urging of super-agent Scott Boras, Rodriguez found limited interest in his services at the price he was seeking. Now, he’s back negotiating with the Yankees, after alienating the team badly by refusing to meet with them.

Buffett’s advice to Rodriguez was that: whether you want to stay in New York, go talk to the Yankees yourself and leave Boras out of it — there’s too much naughty blood within him and the Yankees.

There are lot of athletes who could use Buffett’s wisdom: Mike Lowell has professed his desire to stay in Boston, but may leave the

team whether he can secure a four-year deal from another team — Boston is only offering him three. Buffett would probably tell him that it’s foolish to leave a great situation for more money when you’re already rich. Mr. Lowell: Please stay in Boston. You had the best year of your career and the fans love you.

Buffett would probably tell Barry Bonds … Well, Buffett would actually probably beat the crap out of Barry Bonds, considering Warren Buffett is a person of integrity — he doesn’t like society who cheat and lie.

Full Disclosure: Zac Bissonnette is lengthy the Boston Red Sox and has a large bare short position in the New York Yankees.

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