The Associated Press is reporting that the Toledo Mud Hens want A-Rod and they're not afraid to say it!

The Mud Hens playfully offered the prize free agent a deal Thursday - a contract proposal that includes a bonus for hitting 75 home runs next year and leading them to 10 straight International League titles.

When A-Rod opted out of his contract with the Yanks, Hank Steinbrenner told the New York Times: "Does he want to go into the Hall of Fame as a Yankee, or a Toledo Mud Hen?"

This prompted Toledo to create a Hall of Fame plaque of Rodriguez wearing a Mud Hens hat and sent a letter to his agent, Scott Boras.

This is getting way, way out of hand. I am sick of hearing about A-Rod already, even if it is a joke!  That being said, he is the biggest name in the free agent market so get used to the rumors.