A hearty +1 to Dan Royer, Mud hens graphic designer, for not only getting paid to Photoshop, but coming up with Alex Rodriguez’ Hall of Fame plaque should he choose to sign with the Toledo Mud Hens:

As Hank Steinbrenner said with regard to Rodriguez before the agent Scott Boras dropped the A-bomb: “Does he want to go into the Hall of Fame as a Yankee or a Toledo Mud Hen?” Rodriguez’s potential suitors should be pleased to hear that Hammerin’ Hank rates them no better than obscure minor leaguers.

Spurred by an offhand remark from George Steinbrenner's son, the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens want in on the A-Rod sweepstakes. 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.

Rodriguez recently opted out of his $252 million, 10-year contract with the New York Yankees. Toledo created a Hall of Fame plaque of Rodriguez wearing a Mud Hens hat and sent a letter to his agent, Scott Boras. The deal stipulates that Rodriguez will have to compete for a spot with Toledo third basemen Mike Hessman, the league's most valuable player last season.

"Would your client be willing to play a different position?" the letter asked.