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The announcement of A-Rod's deal prompted immediate reactions. Observers questioned how one player could merit such a staggering sum, which was more than double the pay of any other athlete at the time. The agent behind the deal recounted how he found himself increasingly drawn into these discussions, providing explanations and defending his valuation methods. He argued that there were specific metrics utilized to assess player value, indicating that the contract would yield substantial returns for the teams that invested in it.