Wow. What a turn of events today, huh?

First, we get the Daily News article saying that something MIGHT be in the works.

Then, A-Rod essentially blogs that he probably went about this whole free agency thing the wrong way... (ya think!?)

After spending time with Cynthia and my family over these last few weeks, it became clear to me that I needed to make an attempt to engage the Yankees regarding my future with the organization. ...

Cynthia and I have since spoken directly with the Steinbrenner family. During these healthy discussions, both sides were able to share honest feelings and hopes with one another, and we expect to continue this dialogue with the Yankees over the next few days.

Finally, we have a piece from the Star Ledger that shows that this has indeed happened and that the ownership has softened their A-Rod stance.

"It's pretty clear to all of use he definitely wants to stay a Yankee," Hank Steinbrenner, team executive and son of owner George Steinbrenner, said today in an interview. "And that's all he's had to prove to me."
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"Alex has reached out to us through a third party," Steinbrenner said today. "It kind of looks like he wants to stay."
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"It looks like he's willing to make certain sacrifices to stay a Yankee," Steinbrenner said.

Jeez, at this rate, he'll be using his MVP press conference to announce he's signed a new deal with the Yanks.

Hat tip to Steve L. on the Star Ledger article.