With Manny still left unsigned, it’s time to take a closer look at his agent’s actions. It’s very well known that Boras was looking for a contract of 4 years worth close to $100 million. After every Dodger rejection, Boras insisted that the market was heating up and that the big money was still out…
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Feb
13
Boras Not So Boras
Feb
13
Round 1 Goes To Andy Oliver
An Opinion and Judgment Entry has been released by Judge Tygh M. Tone in the Common Pleas Court of Erie County, Ohio. The case: Andrew A. Oliver vs. National Collegiate Athletic Association, et al. If the name Andy Oliver does not mean anything to you, take a quick walk through the posts that have been…
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Feb
12
Introducing Full Circle Sports Management
MLBPA Certified Agents Larry O’Brien, Kurt Varricchio and Barton Cerioni have agreed to merge their athlete representation firms to form Full Circle Sports Management, LLC. Talks have been underway between the three agents since October 2008. The firm’s Senior Partner, Larry O’Brien, made the announcement. “This is an exciting day for us and our athletes,”…
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Feb
12
Experience Paying Dividends: Moser on the Brink of Greatness
If you have had trouble keeping up with Clay Moser over the years, it is understandable. Twenty plus years of experience in the basketball industry can make for a difficult task. Moser’s wealth of knowledge has led him to his latest stop as head coach of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Developmental…
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Feb
12
Loyola’s Sports Law Institute Symposium to Focus on IP Issues in Sports
What: Symposium: Intellectual Property Issues in Sports Where: Loyola’s downtown LA campus – Robinson Courtroom. See map. When: Friday, March 6, 2009 – 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Schedule: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Jay F. Dougherty, Loyola Law School – Copyright Issues in Sports Chandran B. Iyer, Sughrue Mion, PLLC – Patent Issues in…
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Feb
12
Ahman Green Is Probably Hitting Himself
Early in September 2008, I covered Ahman Green‘s decision to restructure his contract for less guaranteed money. At the time, I felt that his agent made a smart move in suggesting that Green restructure. Hindsight is 20/20, though, and it looks like it was the wrong decision. Ahman was supposed to make $3.8 million last…
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Feb
12
Jonesin’ for some A-Rod
I am going to go ahead and throw something out there that I doubt will be viewed favorably by most of the Sports Agent Blog’s readers. America’s fascination with sports is severely sick and twisted. Set fire to the stake, assemble the tar and feathers and send me straight to the guillotine, for I have…
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Feb
11
Train Your Clients To Use Firearms?
Professional firearm training is important for individuals that constantly find themselves in positions where their lives are in danger. That is why it is understandable that all American diplomats get such training before starting their work in foreign countries. There have been many attacks/planned attacks on American embassies overseas. But what about professional athletes? Are…
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Feb
11
One “Ace” of an Agent
I recently had the opportunity to throw a few questions at American tennis superstar James Blake. Fortunately for me, and all of you, I received some genuine responses from the 11th ranked player in the world. A lot of people, including myself, are intrigued by the agent’s role in dealing with professional athletes. However, most…
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